The influence of emotional state on sleep disorder and treatment behavior among men who have sex with men with newly diagnosed HIV infection
10.16462/j.cnki.zhjbkz.2019.04.022
- Author:
Ya-fang ZHAO
1
;
Yu SHENG
Author Information
1. School of Nursing Peking Union Medical College
- Publication Type:Research Article
- Keywords:
Emotional state;
Sleep disorder;
Treatment behavior;
Men who have sex with men;
Care continuum
- From:
Chinese Journal of Disease Control & Prevention
2019;23(4):480-485
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Based on the international large-scale epidemiological research results, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS) has proposed three 90%-90%-90% strategies for AIDS prevention and control, and the major countries in the world are actively promoting it. However there is a big gap in the strategy to promote the treatment of newly diagnosed HIV-positive people because of insufficient research on the acceptance and continuum care and treatment behavior of newly diagnosed person. Domestic and foreign studies have reported that diagnose outcome may cause psychological problems under pressure. Men who have sex with men with HIV infection are more stressed than the general population for their sexual orientation and HIV infections. Depression and anxiety are common mental problems which were present in 70.7% of the population, especially among newly diagnosed MSM. Unstable emotional state and unhealthy psychological condition may effect on their sleep, seeking treatment behavior and other aspects. The bi-directional affect between sleep and emotion has been proved, while the function of emotional state impact on HIV infection MSM ignition and retention ART is still unclear yet. This paper reviews treatment behavior status of men who have sex with men with HIV diagnosis, and both the effects of emotional state and sleep disorder on their treatment behavior, also analyzes and interprets the relationship between sleep disorder and emotion. This paper may contribute to provide new ideas and basis for HIV prevention and treatment among risky population and also for the care of HIV positive people.
