Integrating cardiovascular disease risk factor screening into HIV services in Swaziland: lessons from an implementation science study. (1st July 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rabkin, Miriam; Palma, Anton; McNairy, Margaret L.; Gachuhi, Averie B.; Simelane, Samkelo; Nuwagaba-Biribonwoha, Harriet; Bongomin, Pido; Okello, Velephi J.; Bitchong, Raymond A.; El-Sadr, Wafaa M.
• Is Part Of: AIDS. Volume 32(2018)Supplement 1
• Publication Date: 2018-07-01
• Subjects: cardiovascular disease risk factors -- diabetes -- HIV -- hyperlipidemia -- hypertension -- integration -- noncommunicable disease -- Swaziland; AIDS (Disease) -- Periodicals; Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; AIDS (Disease); Periodicals; Periodicals; 616.9792005
• DOI: 10.1097/QAD.0000000000001889
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0269-9370

Abstract

Abstract : Objective: To study the feasibility of cardiovascular disease risk factor (CVDRF) screening at an HIV clinic in Swaziland. Methods: A sample of HIV-positive patients at least 40 years on antiretroviral treatment was screened for hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and tobacco smoking. Results: A total of 1826 patients were screened; 684 (39%) had at least one CVDRF. Screening volume varied markedly, and was limited by staffing, space, and supplies. Discussion: CVDRF screening was feasible and prevalence of risk factors in people living with HIV at least 40 years was high.