Risk Factors Associated with Hypertension Among People Living with HIV Attending the Special Treatment Clinic, National Hospital, Abuja.

Hypertension is common among PLHIV. Older age, female gender, secondary level of education, physical inactivity, and CD4 count >500cells/mm³ were significantly associated with hypertension. Most participants had a low cardiovascular risk. Incorporating routine hypertension screening and risk factor assessment into HIV care is crucial to lessen the burden of this condition in this population.