Associated factors of sleep quality in
HIV-positive individuals
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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-HIVpositive
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