Journal of Chemistry: Education Research and Practice(JCERP)
ISSN: 2578-7365 | DOI: 10.33140/JCERP
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Sarah Malinda Syengo
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Kenya
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Research Article
Risk Factors Associated with Dyslipidemia and Cardiovascular Disease among People Living with HIV on HAART at Machakos Level V Hospital, Kenya
Author(s): Sarah Malinda Syengo*, Scholastica Gatwiri Mathenge and Nelson Chengo Menza
The introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has transformed HIV infection into a manageable chronic condition. However, the long-term use of antiretrovirals has been associated with metabolic complications such as dyslipidemia and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). These emerging comorbidities threaten to offset the gains achieved in HIV management, particularly in low-resource settings. This study aimed to determine the risk factors associated with dyslipidemia and cardiovascular disease among PLWHIV on HAART at Machakos Level V Hospital, Kenya. A hospital-based cross-sectional study employing systematic sampling was conducted among 406 HIV-positive adults on HAART. Blood samples were collected for lipid profile analysis, and the Framingham Risk Score was used to assess 10-year cardiovascular risk. The Framingham model incorporated seven parameter.. Read More»