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Prevalence of metabolic diseases in patients infected with HIV receiving antiretroviral therapy at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Oman

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Objectives: This study aimed to examine the prevalence and treatment outcome of metabolic disorders among Omani patients living with HIV. Methods: Retrospective observational cross-sectional study of adult patients living with HIV and receiving antiretroviral therapy at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Oman between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2024. Results: , with 30.4% of patients suffered an AIDS defining opportunistic infection at presentation. The prevalence of diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, osteoporosis, osteopenia, and obesity was 25.0%, 21.5%, 49.4%, 18.9%, 44.1%, and 34.5%, respectively. Patients with diabetes, hypertension, and osteoporosis were significantly older and notably had longer duration of HIV infection. A total of 39.2%, 48.4%, 51.6%, and 76.2% of patients with diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and osteoporosis achieved treatment targets, respectively. Conclusions: The prevalence of metabolic disorders in Omani patients living with HIV is high especially among older patients and those with long duration of HIV infection. Substantial gap exists in the care of these patients regarding the management of metabolic disorders.

Source: IJID Regions

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijregi.2025.100679

Authors: Faiqa Alwahibia, Fatma Al Ismaili, Ali Haider, Mohammed Al Kindi, Hawra Al Lawati, Abdullah Balkhair

Institutions: Sultan Qaboos University, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital

Language: English