HIV/AIDS - 15/08/11
Doi : 10.1016/j.jsmc.2006.11.009
Steven Reid, MB, PhD a, b, ⁎ 
, Louise McGrath, RMN a, c
, Louise McGrath, RMN a, c a Department of Liaison Psychiatry, St Mary’s Hospital, 20 South Wharf Road, London W2 1PD, UK
b Department of Psychological Medicine, Imperial College, Praed Street, London W2 1NY, UK
c Department of HIV Medicine, St Mary’s Hospital, Praed Street, London W2 1NY, UK
Corresponding author.Abstract |
Insomnia is common in people living with HIV and AIDS. Evidence to date suggests that there is no consistent relationship between altered sleep architecture and disease progression. The exception is late-stage HIV infection associated with cognitive impairment. The antiretroviral drug efavirenz has also been found to be a contributor but the most significant risk factor is psychological morbidity. This highlights the importance of investigation and management of underlying anxiety and depression in people presenting with persistent insomnia.
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