High Prevalence of Hypertension in Ethiopian and Non-Ethiopian HIV-Infected Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Prevalence of hypertension has not been studied in the Ethiopian HIV-infected population, which represents 60% of the patients in our AIDS unit. Our aim was to identify risk factors and characterize the prevalence of hypertension in the population monitored at our unit.

Methods

A retrospective chart review categorized subjects according to their blood pressure levels. Hypertension prevalence was determined and stratified according to variables perceived to contribute to elevated blood pressure.

Results

The prevalence of hypertension in our study population was significantly higher compared to the general population (53% versus 20%, P < 0.0001) and was associated with known risk factors and not with patients' viral load and CD4 levels. Ethiopian HIV-i

SUBMITTER: Korem M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5830020 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature