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With the advancement in HIV care and the increased life expectancy of HIV-positive individuals, there is a growing concernabout the co-occurrence of metabolic disorders, such as pre-diabetes, among pregnant women living with HIV. Understandingthe prevalence and associated factors of pre-diabetes in this population is crucial for effective management and improvedmaternal and fetal outcomes. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the prevalence of pre-diabetes and its associatedfactors among HIV-positive pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in a tertiary healthcare facility. A structuredquestionnaire was administered to collect demographic, clinical, and lifestyle data. Fasting plasma glucose levels weremeasured, and pre-diabetes was diagnosed according to established criteria. A total of 157 HIV-positive pregnant womenparticipated in the study. The prevalence of pre-diabetes was found to be 3.8%. Factors significantly associated with prediabetesincluded, such as age, BMI, duration of HIV infection, ART regimen, etc. This study highlights a significantprevalence of pre-diabetes among HIV-positive pregnant women, indicating the importance of routine screening andcomprehensive management strategies in antenatal care settings. Addressing modifiable risk factors identified in this studycould potentially mitigate the burden of pre-diabetes and its associated complications in this vulnerable population. Furtherlongitudinal studies are warranted to validate these findings and guide tailored interventions for better maternal and fetalhealth outcomes