Integrating cardiovascular disease risk factor screening into HIV services in Swaziland: lessons from an implementation science study

AIDS. 2018 Jul 1;32 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):S43-S46. doi: 10.1097/QAD.0000000000001889.

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.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / epidemiology*
  • Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / methods*
  • Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / organization & administration
  • Eswatini
  • Female
  • HIV Infections / complications*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mass Screening / methods*
  • Mass Screening / organization & administration
  • Middle Aged
  • Prevalence
  • Risk Factors