Non-communicable diseases and related risk behaviors among men and women living with HIV in Cambodia: findings from a cross-sectional study

International Journal for Equity in Health

Research

Gitau Mburu¹  Chanrith Ngin²  Pheak Chhoun²  Sovannary Tuot²  Khuondyla Pal²  Siyan Yi³  Hattie Pearson⁴  Martin Steel⁴  Jennifer Dionisio⁴  Carinne Brody⁴ 

[1] Divison of Health Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK;International HIV/AIDS Alliance, Brighton, UK;KHANA Center for Population Health Research, Phnom Penh, Cambodia;KHANA Center for Population Health Research, Phnom Penh, Cambodia;Public Health Program, Touro University California, Vallejo, USA;Public Health Program, Touro University California, Vallejo, USA;

关键词: Antiretroviral therapy (ART);    HIV;    Non-communicable diseases (NCDs);    Diabetes mellitus;    Hypertension;    Hypercholesterolemia;    People living with HIV;    Cambodia;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s12939-017-0622-y

 received in 2016-10-24, accepted in 2017-07-04,  发布年份 2017

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundThere is a growing concern for an increasing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in people living with HIV. This concern is evident especially in developing countries where dietary and lifestyle risk factors associated with NCDs are becoming more prominent. This study explored the prevalence of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia and related risk factors in men and women living with HIV in Cambodia.MethodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted among 510 adult people living with HIV randomly selected from one city and four provinces in Cambodia. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data on socio-demographic characteristics, health behaviors, medical history, and antiretroviral therapy (ART). Anthropometric and biological measurements were performed. Descriptive statistics were used to calculate proportions and means of the measured variables. An independent Student’s t-test was used for continuous variables. Chi square test or Fisher’s exact test was used for categorical variables to explore gender differences.ResultsPrevalence of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia was 9.4, 15.1, and 33.7%, respectively. The prevalence of hyperlipidemia was significantly higher among men compared to women. Mean systolic and diastolic blood pressures were also significantly higher among men. Regarding risk factors, 17.3% of participants were overweight, and 4.1% were obese. Tobacco and alcohol use was common, particularly among men. Fruit and vegetable consumption was considerably low among both men and women. Physical activity levels were also low. About 40% of participants reported having a job that involved mostly sitting or standing; 46.3% reported engaging in moderate activities; and 11.8% reported engaging in vigorous activities during leisure time. A significantly higher proportion of men compared to women engaged in vigorous activities both at work and during leisure time.ConclusionsThe prevalence of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia among men and women living with HIV in Cambodia is considerably high. Related risk factors were also common. Given the comorbidity of NCDs and HIV, policy and programmatic interventions are required, including integration of NCD screening into HIV programs. Distinctions in the levels of diseases and in health behaviors between men and women suggest that interventions need to be tailor-made and gender-specific, targeting their respective diseases and behaviors.

【 授权许可】

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© The Author(s). 2017