Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease and Associated Factors among HIV Patients in the Era of HAART in Ivory Coast: A Cross Sectional, Analytical Study

Abstract

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) may be common among HIV patients living in sub-saharan Africa due to the confluence of CKD risk factors and genetic predisposition. Preventive strategy through early detection and treatment has been advocated for CKD in Africa where majority of patients present late and cannot afford the cost of renal replacement therapy which is not widely available. The purpose of this study was to identify the prevalence and factors associated with CKD among HIV infected adults receiving HAART in a teaching hospital in Ivory Coast. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study of HIV patients on Highly Active Anti Retroviral Therapy followed at the HIV clinic of the medical out-patient department of the University teaching hospital of Bouaké from January to December 2021. CKD was defined as a serum creatinine-based estimated glomerular filtration rate ≤ 60 ml/min/1.73 m2. The collected data was analyzed by using Epi Info 2002 software. Results: Four hundred and two HIV-infected adults 18 years and over were recruited during the study period. We noticed 123 (30.6%) males. The mean age was 40 years. CKD was observed in 42 (10.44) patients infected-HIV. Eighty eight point three percent of patients had CD4 more than 500 cells. Low eGFR correlated with age more than 60 years old, worker in public sector, unemployed, no formal education and HIV type 2. Conclusion: Our study identified a prevalence of CKD of 10.44% by CKD EPI equations among HIV patients on HAART that attended the teaching hospital of Bouaké in Ivory Coast. Early screening and follow up of renal functions is important to minimize the risk of developing end stage kidney disease.