학술논문

Magnitude of Hypertension and Associated Factors Among Human Immunodeficiency Virus Positive Adults Receiving Anti-Retroviral Therapy at Debre Markos Referral Hospital, Northwest, Ethiopia
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
Document Type
Academic Journal
Source
HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative Care. October 31, 2020, Vol. 12, p629, 9 p.
Subject
Sub-Saharan Africa
Ethiopia
Language
English
ISSN
1179-1373
Abstract
Introduction Hypertension is defined as systolic blood pressure (SBP) values [greater than or equal to]130 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) values [greater than or equal to]80 mmHg. It can [...]
Background: People living with human immunodeficiency virus are at increased risk for cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension. Current evidence on the proportion of hypertension is essential to inform policymaker to strengthen interventions and regular monitoring of hypertension, yet information is scarce concerning hypertension in this study area. Objective: This study aimed to assess the magnitude of hypertension and associated factors among human immunodeficiency virus-positive adults receiving antiretroviral therapy at Debre Markos Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia. Methods: A facility-based cross-sectional study was employed. Data were collected from systematically selected 412 participants using pre-tested, interviewer administered structured questionnaire. Data were entered and coded using Epi-data version 3.1 and analyzed using STATA version 14. The assumption of the logistic regression model was checked using a correlation matrix and Hosmer and Lemeshow's tests. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted. Results: In the present study, the prevalence of hypertension among human immunodeficiency virus-positive adults who received antiretroviral therapy was found to be 41.3% (95% CI; 36.7-46.0). Age groups 35-45 years (AOR: 2.48, 95% CI: 1.17, 5.27), greater than 45 years (AOR: 5.00, 95% CI: 2.190, 11.44), no physical exercise (AOR: 2.72, 95% CI: 1.33, 5.57), body mass index greater than or equal to 25 kg/[m.sup.2] (AOR: 2.87 95% CI: 1.52, 5.39), and antiretroviral therapy regimens of 2 h/2f/2e/ABC+3TC+ATV/r (AOR: 3.05, 95% CI: 1.41, 6.60) were significantly associated with hypertension. Conclusion: In the current study, the magnitude of hypertension was high among HIVpositive adults. Therefore, educating about the use of lifestyle change, counseling the use of regular physical activities, promoting weight reduction, and intervention in this situation are highly recommended. Keywords: hypertension, HIV, ART