Associated factors of sleep quality in HIV-positive individuals

Abstract

ABSTRACT  Objective: In the present study, sleep quality and associated factors have been evaluated in HIV-positive individuals. Methods: 150 HIV-positive and 50 non-HIV-positive people were included. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, somatization subscale of Symptom Checklist-90 were used for evaluation of sleep quality, anxiety, depression and physiological factors respectively. Results: Statistically significant differences were found regarding sleep quality (p < 0.001) between the HIV-positive and control group. There was significant direct correlation between sleep quality and each of somatization subscale of Symptom Checklist-90, depression and anxiety scores in HIV-positive individuals. Conclusion: Depression, anxiety and physical morbidity were detected as main factors that affect sleep quality in the HIV-positive individuals.