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[Sleep quality in HIV-positive outpatients]
Luciana Tiemi Kuranishi Ferreira1, Maria Filomena Ceolim
1Departamento de Enfermagem, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brasil. lutikf@yahoo.com.fr
Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da U S P
|September 29, 2012
Summary
Over half of Human Immuno-Deficiency Virus (HIV) outpatients report good sleep quality. Factors like having a partner and undetectable viral load are linked to better sleep in HIV patients.
Area of Science:
- Sleep Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Context:
- Sleep disturbances are common in individuals living with Human Immuno-Deficiency Virus (HIV).
- Understanding sleep quality is crucial for managing chronic conditions like HIV/AIDS.
- This study focuses on HIV-positive outpatients, assessing their sleep patterns and quality.
Purpose:
- To characterize the sleep quality of Human Immuno-Deficiency Virus (HIV) seropositive outpatients.
- To identify factors associated with good or poor sleep quality in this population.
- To provide data for improved patient care and intervention planning.
Summary:
- A descriptive, cross-sectional study involving 122 HIV-positive outpatients (mean age 42.3 years) utilized the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index.
- Results indicate 53.3% reported good sleep quality, with a mean sleep duration of 7.3 hours.
- Good sleep quality was significantly associated with having a partner, undetectable viral load, and continued risk behavior.
Impact:
- Highlights the need for routine sleep assessment by nursing professionals in HIV/AIDS care.
- Suggests that interventions addressing sleep quality can improve the overall well-being of HIV patients.
- Identifies specific patient characteristics that may predict better sleep outcomes in the HIV-positive population.
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