Long‐term impact of an integrated HIV/non‐communicable disease care intervention on patient retention in care and clinical outcomes in East Africa

Objective To describe rates of retention in care and control of hypertension, diabetes and HIV among participants receiving integrated care services for a period of up to 24 months in East Africa. Methods Between 5 October 2018 and 23 June 2019 participants enrolled into a prospective cohort study evaluating the feasibility of integrated care delivery for HIV, diabetes and hypertension from a single point of care in Tanzania and Uganda (MOCCA study). Integrated care clinics were established in 10 primary healthcare facilities and care was provided routinely according to national guidelines. Initial follow‐up was 12 months. Outcomes were rates of retention in care, proportions of participants with controlled hypertension (blood pressure