Diabetes mellitus and associated factors among HIV-positive patients at primary health care facilities in Harare, Zimbabwe: a descriptive cross-sectional study

Diabetes mellitus and associated factors among HIV-positive patients at primary health care facilities in Harare, Zimbabwe: a descriptive cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has improved the life expectancy of people living with HIV (PLWH) and has increased the risk of chronic non-communicable diseases. Comorbid HIV and diabetes mellitus (DM) significantly increase cardiovascular disease and mortality risk...

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Main Authors: Rumbidzai Chireshe, Tawanda Manyangadze, Keshena Naidoo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:BMC Primary Care
Subjects:
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
DM prevalence
HIV
Non-communicable diseases
PLWH
Primary healthcare
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-024-02261-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-024-02261-3

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