J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care. 2026 Jan-Dec;25:23259582261444518. doi: 10.1177/23259582261444518. Epub 2026 Apr 21.
ABSTRACT
The burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) is increasing among people living with HIV (PLHIV) in Ethiopia; however, evidence on NCD prevalence among those receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) is limited. This study assessed the magnitude of NCDs and associated factors among adult PLHIV attending ART clinics in general hospitals of Sidama Region, Ethiopia. We conducted a hospital-based cross-sectional study, involving 422 PLHIV selected through systematic random sampling. Data were collected using Kobo Toolbox and analyzed with SPSS version 26. Logistic regression identified factors associated with NCDs. The magnitude of NCDs was 24.8% (95% CI: 20.6%, 28.9%). The most common conditions included hypertension (7%), diabetes (5.7%), cardiovascular diseases (4.8%), cancers (4%), and chronic respiratory diseases (3.3%). Older age, urban residence, opportunistic infections, overweight/obesity, and abnormal waist circumference were significantly associated factors. NCDs are common among adult PLHIV in the region, necessitating integrated ART and NCD screening.
PMID:42012137 | DOI:10.1177/23259582261444518