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ArticleJournal of public health in Africa2025

Beyond viral load: Unravelling non-communicable disease patterns in Manicaland province, Zimbabwe.

Kudzai F V Chokuona, Munyaradzi Mukuzunga, Tsitsi P Juru, Addmore Chadambuka, Gerald Shambira, Notion T Gombe, Mufuta Tshimanga

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Kudzai F V ChokuonaDepartment of Primary Health Care Sciences, Faculty of Family Medicine, Global and Public Health Unit, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5901-0135
Munyaradzi MukuzungaManicaland Provincial Medical Directorate, Ministry of Health and Childcare, Mutare, Zimbabwe.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-2577-9123
Tsitsi P JuruDepartment of Primary Health Care Sciences, Faculty of Family Medicine, Global and Public Health Unit, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3570-2331
Addmore ChadambukaDepartment of Primary Health Care Sciences, Faculty of Family Medicine, Global and Public Health Unit, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2407-1172
Gerald ShambiraDepartment of Primary Health Care Sciences, Faculty of Family Medicine, Global and Public Health Unit, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1256-7912
Notion T GombeAfrican Field Epidemiology Network, Harare, Zimbabwe.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2353-0923
Mufuta TshimangaDepartment of Primary Health Care Sciences, Faculty of Family Medicine, Global and Public Health Unit, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5525-3318

Funding

HIV Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics Research Training ProgramD43TW010313 · STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO · 2025 to 2025
$285k
FIC NIH HHS D43 TW010313
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among people living with human immunodeficient virus (HIV) are emerging and a leading cause of death in this population. Aim: To identify disease trends, prevalence and outcomes of NCDs among PLHIV. Setting: The study was conducted in Manicaland province. Methods: We reviewed secondary data from October 2013 to September 2023. Data on five priority NCDs were analysed: hypertension (HPT), diabetes mellitus (DM), chronic kidney injury (CKD), cancers and chronic respiratory conditions (CRC). Kaplan-Meier analysis and Cox proportional hazard analysis were performed, risk and hazard ratios reported at the 95% confidence level. Results: A total of Conclusion: Hypertension and DM are the most common NCDs among people living with HIV. Prevalence of HPT and DM increased with age and duration on ART. To minimise complications related to NCD and HIV comorbidities, we recommend regular screening of NCDs at least monthly, and personalising treatment for hypertensive patients to efavirenz based regimens. We educated people living with HIV about the risks of NCDs and importance of healthy eating and regular exercise. Contribution: Integrated NCD and HIV care models.

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ARTdiabetes mellitushuman immunodeficiency virushypertensionManicaland provincenon-communicable disease

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PMCPMC12135096

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