by Magreth Theophil, Ally Abdul Lyimo, Joel Seme Ambikile Background Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a significant global health challenge, particularly among people living with HIV (PLHIV) on antiretroviral therapy (ART). The combined effects of HIV infection, long-term ART exposure, and other comorbidities increase CKD risk in this population.
Despite international and national recommendations for routine CKD screening, the uptake remains inconsistent in resource-limited settings like Tanzania. Understanding the prevalence and associated factors of CKD screening is vital for improving early detection and patient outcomes.
This study aimed to determine the prevalence of CKD screening and associated factors among PLHIV on ART in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Methods This was a hospital-based cross-sectional study conducted in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire and the review of medical records. A systematic random sampling method was used to recruit participants in the study.
Descriptive analysis was used to summarize participants’ characteristics and the prevalence of CKD screening.
PLOS ONE (Medicine) published a clinical update in Research Highlights on 22 Jun 2026.
The item focuses on Chronic kidney disease screening and associated factors among people living with HIV on anti-retroviral therapy in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania: Hospital-based cross-sectional study.
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