Fatigue associated with human immunodeficiency virus

According to Julie Barroso, fatigue related to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) differs from other types of fatigue, and targeted nursing interventions must be proposed to enhance the well-being of people living with HIV (PLHIV). Beyond the effects of HIV infection itself, stressful life experiences—such as trauma during childhood and adulthood, as well as post-traumatic stress—contribute to psychological distress, depression, and anxiety, all of which can exacerbate fatigue in PLHIV. Barroso recommends cognitive-behavioral interventions as effective strategies to manage stress and alleviate fatigue.