Abstract:OBJECTIVE To investigate the prevalence and associated factors of hypertension among HIV-infected individuals on combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) in Dehong prefecture, Yunnan province and provide evidences for effective prevention and treatment of hypertension. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted. HIV-infected individuals who were aged at least 18 years and have received cART for at least 1 year were recruited from HIV/AIDS designated hospitals between December 2015 and February 2016. Hypertension was defined as SBP ≥ 140 mmHor DBP ≥ 90 mmHg（1mmHg=0.133kPa）, or current use of antihypertensive therapy with previous diagnosis of hypertension. Logistic regression models were used to assess the associated factors of hypertension among HIV-infected individuals. RESULTS In total, 291 HIV-infected individuals were included in analysis. The average age was (40.8±10.7) years, and 52.2% (152/291) were males. The mean years since HIV diagnosis was (6.9 ±3.3) years, and mean duration on treatment was (5.1±2.7) years. The prevalence of hypertension was 40.2%. In multivariable logistic regression, aged ≥45 years, male, Dai minority ethnic, body mass index ≥24 kg/m2 and abdominal obesity were positively associated with the presence of hypertension. CONCLUSION High prevalence of hypertension is observed among HIV-infected individuals in Dehong, particularly among Dai ethnic minorities. Integrated control measures including hypertension education and screening should be given to HIV-infected individuals for preventing and controlling the development and progression of hypertension.