Publications by authors named "Katrina J Speed"
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- Sleep problems in older adults are linked to various mental health issues, but there is limited research on how sleep quality relates specifically to hoarding disorder.
- A study analyzed data from 40 older adults with hoarding disorder and found that sleep disturbances were significantly related to the severity of hoarding, even when accounting for clutter-related sleep issues.
- After treatment, there was no significant improvement in sleep disturbances, and initial sleep issues did not correlate with changes in hoarding severity, suggesting future research should explore whether addressing sleep problems could enhance treatment outcomes for hoarding.
: High rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can be found in states in both the Appalachian and Southeastern regions of the United States. As infection rates increase, it is imperative to understand factors that improve HIV prevention. The current work explored whether HIV conspiracy beliefs influences the link between HIV testing attitudes and perceived prevention ability.
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