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Among the over 33 million individuals living with HIV/AIDS, one-third also contracted tuberculosis, making it asignificant co-infection. Tuberculosis emerged as the primary cause of illness and death within the HIV/AIDScommunity, responsible for approximately 30% of all fatalities among those affected. While curable when accuratelydiagnosed and promptly treated, addressing tuberculosis in HIV/AIDS patients required special attention due tothe intricacies involved in diagnosing and treating both conditions concurrently. Employing a quantitative crosssectionaldesign, the study aimed to ascertain PTB prevalence and its socio-demographic and behavioraldeterminants among HIV/AIDS patients attending the ART clinic. Eighty-seven participants were selected viasimple random sampling, with questionnaires serving as the primary data collection tool. The findings revealed asignificant association between age over 45 years and the occurrence of pulmonary TB, with an odds ratio of 0.71(0.45–3.77) and a p-value of 0.035. Additionally, male gender exhibited a notable association with PTB among HIVpatients, with an odds ratio of 0.48 (0.15-8.14) and a p-value of 0.001. Furthermore, the study indicated a correlationbetween PTB occurrence and HIV patients, with an odds ratio of 0.35 (0.001-3.79) and a p-value of 0.024. Thestudy's conclusion highlighted that approximately 18.4% of HIV-positive patients had experienced pulmonarytuberculosis. Recommendations included promoting good adherence to ART and TB prophylaxis among HIVpatients to bolster immunity against TB. Encouraging HIV patients to steer clear of behaviors that heighten TBrisk, such as smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, was also advised. Additionally, the government was urgedto enhance support and supplies for individuals living with HIV and tuberculosis, aiming to prevent diseaseprogression through tertiary interventions.Keywords: HIV/AIDS patients; Tuberculosis; PTB among HIV patients, Smoking and alcohol drinking, ARTclinic.