Management of noncommunicable diseases among people living with HIV/AIDS receiving antiretroviral therapy at Ho Chi Minh City
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With antiretroviral therapy (ART) prolonging survival among people living with HIV/AIDS and the disease burden shifting towards noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), this study assessed the prevalence of hypertension and diabetes, associated factors and NCD management among people with HIV. A cross-sectional mixed-methods study was conducted among 380 adults on ART at Binh Thanh District Health Center, Ho Chi Minh City, in 2025. The prevalences of hypertension and diabetes were 10.8% and 40.3%, respectively. Higher odds of hypertension and/or diabetes were observed in patients ≥ 40 years old, with BMI ≥ 25 kg/m², positive family history of NCDs, smokers and alcohol use; diabetes was additionally associated with male gender. Although most patients with hypertension/diabetes did receive treatment, NCD screening was not yet routine and chronic disease records were incomplete. Strengthening an integrated HIV and NCD treatment through improved referral linkages, standardized workforce capacity, and enhanced health information systems is essential to ensure continuity and quality of care for PLHIV.
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People living with HIV, noncommunicable diseases, management
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