Incidence, risk factors for metabolic syndrome and health systems capacity for its management amongst people living with HIV, Accra-Ghana: A study protocol
This study will generate data on the incidence, time to development, risk factors for MetS and MetS components development, and health systems capacity for MetS management among PLWH. Findings would inform revisions to the guidelines and policies for HIV care in Ghana, Africa, and beyond, ultimately improving MetS prevention and management among the vulnerable population of PLWH.
Authors
- Peter Puplampu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8589-5779)
- Ernest Kenu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8007-0073)
- Kwasi Torpey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1628-2922)
- Margaret Lartey
- Magdalene Akos Odikro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2510-1719)
- Elijah Painstil
Institutions
- Boston University (US)
- University of Ghana (GH)
- Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (GH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2024-11-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0312446
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.38
Funders
- Yale University
- University of Ghana
- National Institutes of Health
- Fogarty International Center