Dyslipidemia and associated risk factors among HIV/AIDS patients on HAART in Asmara, Eritrea.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Though the initiation of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) has led to decreased HIV/AIDS related mortality, the regimen has been reported to be associated with lipid toxicities. Baseline data on such disturbances are required to induce countrywide interventional HIV/AIDS programs. The aim of this study was to determine the frequency and risks of dyslipidemia in HIV patients on HAART medication in Eritrea.

Methods

A cross sectional study was conducted on HIV/AIDS patients in two national referral hospitals in Asmara, Eritrea. A structured questionnaire was used to collect demographic data and blood sample was taken for analyses of lipid profile tests. Data was analyzed using chi-square test, Post Hoc and logistic regression in SPSS software.

Results</

SUBMITTER: Achila OO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9249179 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature