Prevalence of metabolic diseases in patients infected with HIV receiving antiretroviral therapy at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Oman.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to examine the prevalence and treatment outcome of metabolic disorders among Omani patients living with HIV.

Methods

Retrospective observational cross-sectional study of adult patients living with HIV and receiving antiretroviral therapy at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Oman between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2024.

Results

A total of 214 patients living with HIV were included. A total of 138 (64.5%) patients were male, with a median age of 43 years (34-53). The median duration of HIV infection was 11 (4-16) years and the median clusters of differentiation 4 count at HIV diagnosis was 191 (49-299) cells/mm³, with 30.4% of patients suffered an AIDS defining opportunistic infection at presentation. The prevalence of diabe

SUBMITTER: Alwahibia F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12269615 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature