Spiritual well-being, sleep disturbance, and mental and physical health status in HIV-infected individuals.

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.

Use of a pregnancy support web site by low-income African American women.

Objective: To examine the feasibility and usage pattern of a social support Web site by low-income pregnant African American women.

Design: Descriptive.

Setting: Homes of participants.