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- Title
Spiritual well-being, sleep disturbance, and mental and physical health status in HIV-infected individuals.
- Authors
Phillips, Kenneth D; Mock, Kathryn S; Bopp, Christopher M; Dudgeon, Wesley A; Hand, Gregory A
- Abstract
A growing body of evidence demonstrates a significant relationship between spirituality and health. HIV-infected individuals often find new meaning and purpose for their lives while establishing new connections and strengthening old ones. This descriptive, correlational study examined the relationships among spiritual well-being, sleep quality, and health status in 107 HIV-infected men and women. Spiritual well-being was found to be a significant factor related to both sleep quality and mental and physical health status. Every study participant reported sleep disturbance. The findings suggest that spiritual well-being and sleep quality need to be assessed so appropriate interventions can be implemented to improve health outcomes in this population.
- Publication
Issues in mental health nursing, 2006, Vol 27, Issue 2, p125
- ISSN
0161-2840
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1080/01612840500436917