Exploring diseases burden in HIV population: Results from the CHAO (Comorbidities in HIV/AIDS outpatients) cross-sectional study in Kenya
The high prevalence of comorbidities among HIV-positive patients in Meru County underscores the need for integrated healthcare strategies that address both infectious diseases and NCDs. The findings advocate for systematic screening and management of comorbidities within HIV care programs, emphasizing the need for holistic health approaches to improve outcomes for this population.
Authors
- Fausto Ciccacci (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0262-707X)
- Jane I. Murungi
- Harrison Ndoi
- Benjamin Welu
- Claudia Mosconi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6988-8915)
- Carolina De Santo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5173-9233)
- Anna Maria Doro Altan
- S. Orlando (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5116-3908)
- Mariachiara Carestia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7811-5201)
- Mariagrazia Cicala
- Giovanni Guidotti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8462-2901)
- Koome Muthuri
Institutions
- University of Rome Tor Vergata (IT)
- AIDS United (US)
- Meru University of Science and Technology (KE)
- Presidio Ospedaliero (IT)
- Dream Laboratory (United Kingdom) (GB)
- Azienda Sanitaria Locale Roma 3 (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Global Epidemiology
- Published
- 2024-10-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gloepi.2024.100174
- Citations
- 7
- Primary Topic
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 7.90
Funders
- Università degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata
- Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo