dc.contributor.author | Mogaka, Jerusha N | |
dc.contributor.author | Lagat, Harrison | |
dc.contributor.author | Otieno, George | |
dc.contributor.author | Macharia, Paul | |
dc.contributor.author | Wamuti, Beatrice | |
dc.contributor.author | Masyuko, Sarah | |
dc.contributor.author | Sharma, Monisha | |
dc.contributor.author | Kariithi, Edward | |
dc.contributor.author | Farquhar, Carey | |
dc.contributor.author | Temu, Tecla M | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2023-11-16T07:36:30Z | |
dc.date.available | 2023-11-16T07:36:30Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2023 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Mogaka JN, Lagat H, Otieno G, Macharia P, Wamuti B, Masyuko S, Sharma M, Kariithi E, Farquhar C, Temu TM. Descriptive study: Feasibility of integrating hypertension screening into HIV assisted partner notification services model in Kenya. Medicine (Baltimore). 2023 Feb 22;102(8):e33067. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000033067. PMID: 36827044. | en_US |
dc.identifier.uri | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36827044/ | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke/handle/11295/163996 | |
dc.description.abstract | Prevalence of hypertension (HTN) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are high among men while screening rates are low. Assisted partner notification service is a strategy recommended by the World Health Organization that aims to increase HIV testing and treatment uptake and may present an opportunity to offer integrated HIV/HTN screening and treatment services. In this prospective cohort study, we assessed the feasibility of integrating HTN screening for male sexual partners of females newly tested HIV-positive in 10 health facilities in Kenya. Participants were notified of the exposure and offered HIV testing and HTN screening; if they accepted and tested positive for either HTN, HIV, or both, they were referred for care. HTN was defined as systolic blood pressure ≥ 140 mm Hg, diastolic blood pressure ≥ 90, or the use of antihypertensive medication. Among 1313 male partners traced, 99% accepted HIV testing and HTN screening. Overall, 4% were found to have HTN, 29% were in the pre-HTN stage, and 9% were HIV-positive. Only 75% had previously been screened for HTN compared to 95% who had previously tested for HIV. A majority preferred non-facility-based screening. The participants who refused HTN screening noted time constraints as a significant hindrance. HIV and HTN screening uptake was high in this hard-to-reach population of men aged 25 to 50. Although HTN rates were low, an integrated approach provided an opportunity to detect those with pre-HTN and intervene early. Strategic integration of HTN services within assisted partners services may promote and normalize testing by offering inclusive and accessible services to men. | en_US |
dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
dc.publisher | University of Nairobi | en_US |
dc.rights | Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States | * |
dc.rights.uri | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/ | * |
dc.title | Descriptive study: Feasibility of integrating hypertension screening into HIV assisted partner notification services model in Kenya | en_US |
dc.type | Article | en_US |