Prevalence and incidence of hypertension in the global HIV-infected population: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Hypertension, representing one of the most frequent cardiovascular risk factors, is thought to increase in individuals living with HIV as well as in general population, but summarised global data on the topic are scarce. We conduct this systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the prevalence/incidence of hypertension in the global HIV-infected population.

Methods and analysis

This review will include observational studies conducted among HIV-infected people, which reported prevalence/incidence of hypertension or enough data for its appraisal. We will consider published and unpublished studies from 1 January 2007 to 31 May 2017. Relevant records will be searched using PubMed/Medline, Global Index Medicus, Web of Science and EMBASE. Reference lists of eligibl

SUBMITTER: Bigna JJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5652496 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature