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Journal of Gastrointestinal & Digestive System | ISSN: 2161-069X | Volume: 8
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October 29-30, 2018 | San Francisco, USA
International Conference on
Gastrointestinal Cancer and Therapeutics
4
th
World Congress on
Digestive & Metabolic Diseases
26
th
Annual Congress on
Cancer Science and Targeted Therapies
Prevalence of diabetes mellitus and its associated factors amongHIVpatients HararTown, Harari Regional
State in eastern Ethiopia
Ashenafi Teka, Frew Goaand
and
Welansa Miteke
Ethiopia
Statement of problem:
The introduction of antiretroviral therapy saves and improves millions of HIV patients. However, there
is a problem of the different associated chronic metabolic syndrome. Diabetes mellitus is increasing in incidence among people
living with HIV. There are pocket studies conducted on some parts of the Ethiopia which indicates the magnitude of the problem is
increasing among HIV patients but not conclusive. Therefore this study was aimed to determine the prevalence of Diabetes mellitus
and its associated factors among HIV patients attending antiretroviral therapy clinics in Harar town, eastern Ethiopia.
Methodology:
A cross-sectional study was conducted among 424 HIV patients in selected health institutions delivering antiretroviral
therapy in Harar town fromMarch 10 up to April 20, 2017. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and measuring blood
pressure. In addition, patients fasted and their blood was collected for blood glucose and other supportive chemistry tests. Data were
entered and analyzed using SPSS statistical software version 16.
Findings:
The prevalence of diabetes mellitus in this study is 6.6%. Age less than 40 years (AOR =3.17; 95% CI: 1.12–9.23), duration
on antiretroviral therapy for more than 5 years (AOR: 2.49; 95% CI:2.43-7.71), presence of hypertension (AOR =19.46; 95% CI:7.25-
52.17), Low density lipoprotein > 130 mg/dl (AOR : 6.30, 95% CI: 2.83-7.49) ,cholesterol > 200 mg/dl (AOR: 8.56; 95% CI: 3.83-
19.12); triglycerides > 150 mg/dl (AOR : 12.514.72, 95% CI: 5.53-28.5) were found to be factors associated with prevalence of
diabetes mellitus.
Conclusion:
The magnitude of diabetes mellitus among all HIV-infected patents was higher in this study compared to other studies
conducted in Ethiopia. Therefore, creating awareness and continues mentoring of HIV patients about chronic diseases like diabetes
mellitus and hypertension and other supportive clinical chemistry profile are required for improving the quality of life of HIV patients.
ashenafiteka12@gmail.comJ Gastrointest Dig Syst 2018, Volume 8
DOI: 10.4172/2161-069X-C8-086