Table 3.
Sleep disorders in HIV-infected persons and controls.
| Variables | HIV (n = 44) | Controls (n = 126) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | ||
| Sleep-disordered breathing (apnea-hypopnea index ≥ 5) | 25 (56.8%) | 110 (87.3%) | <0.01 |
| Apnea index (events/hour) [mean, SD] | 3.39, 8.72 | 6.80, 10.47 | 0.04 |
| Hypopnea index (events/hour) [mean, SD] | 8.53, 9.24 | 17.83, 15.07 | <0.001 |
| Obstructive sleep apnea index (events/hour) [mean, SD] | 2.91, 8.75 | 5.57, 8.86 | 0.09 |
| Central sleep apnea index (events/hour) [mean, SD] | 0.38, 0.52 | 0.28, 0.51 | 0.25 |
| Mixed apnea index (events/hour) [mean, SD] | 0.09, 0.25 | 0.99, 3.09 | <0.01 |
| Psychological disturbances | 32 (72.7%) | 51 (40.5%) | <0.001 |
| Rapid eye movement behavior disorder | 11 (25.0%) | 6 (4.8%) | <0.01 |
| Periodic limb movements | 5 (11.4%) | 18 (14.3%) | 0.23 |