Prevalence and Factors Associated with Hypertension Among HIV Positive Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Rwanda.
Donatha UwanyirigiraEmmanuel BiracyazaInnocent UzabakirihoJared OmoloFrançois HakizayezuManasse NzayirambahoPublished in: Vascular health and risk management (2023)
Our findings strongly underscore the urgency for the implementation of targeted programs aimed at enhancing awareness and comprehension of the factors and potential complications tied to hypertension among PLWH. Such programs could be integrated into routine HIV care services to provide patients with the information and skills required to manage their hypertension effectively.
Keyphrases
- hiv positive
- antiretroviral therapy
- blood pressure
- hiv infected
- men who have sex with men
- end stage renal disease
- human immunodeficiency virus
- south africa
- healthcare
- primary care
- hiv aids
- risk factors
- ejection fraction
- public health
- hiv infected patients
- chronic kidney disease
- newly diagnosed
- peritoneal dialysis
- mental health
- cancer therapy
- clinical practice
- human health
- drug delivery
- hepatitis c virus
- arterial hypertension