The comorbidity of HIV, hypertension and diabetes: a qualitative study exploring the challenges faced by healthcare providers and patients in selected urban and rural health facilities where the ICDM model is implemented in South Africa
Abstract Background PLWH are living longer as a result of advancement and adherence to antiretroviral therapy. As the life expectancy of PLWH increases, they are at increased risk of hypertension and diabetes. HIV chronic co-morbidities pose a serious public health concern as they are linked to incr...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-07-01
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| Series: | BMC Health Services Research |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-021-06670-3 |