Altered Sleep Duration and Poor Quality of Sleep Among Pharmacy Students Amidst COVID-19 Lockdown: A South-Indian Study

Background:Apart from insomnia, poor quality of sleep, decreased sleep duration, tiredness after awakening and frequency of using sleeping drugs are important indicators of sleep problems.Objectives:The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of indicators of sleep disturbance, such as quality of sleep, sleep duration, feeling of restfulness in the morning and drug utilization in a randomly selected Polish adult population.Methods:A stratified scheme of sampling involving two steps was used. A representative Polish population sample of 47 924 non-institutionalized adults was interviewed. Assessments of sleep-related problems were based on six questions. Standardized prevalence ratios (SPRs and their 95% confidence intervals) were calculated.Results:Almost one-tenth of Polish inhabitants usually slept badly or very badly, a problem that was more common among women than men. Quality of sleep decreased together with ageing and this process was more rapid in women than in men over 40 years of age. Highly educated respondents had the highest quality of sleep. Up to one-fifth of the general Polish population usually woke up tired in the morning. Mean sleep duration was 7.7 h, with no gender differences. Usage of over-the-counter (OTC) medications was significantly lower than usage of those prescribed by the physician (5 vs. 16%). Women used OTC drugs twice as often as men.Conclusions:It would appear to be necessary to introduce educational programmes for the community as well as for general practitioners in order to correct improper attitudes.

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Tactile Processing and Quality of Sleep in Autism Spectrum Disorders

Brain Sciences ◽

10.3390/brainsci11030362 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (3) ◽

pp. 362

Author(s):

Dominika Jamioł-Milc ◽

Mirosława Bloch ◽

Magdalena Liput ◽

Laura Stachowska ◽

Karolina Skonieczna-Żydecka

Keyword(s):

Autism Spectrum Disorders ◽

Sleep Disorders ◽

Poor Quality ◽

Autism Spectrum ◽

Male Dominance ◽

Poor Sleep ◽

Quality Of Sleep ◽

Tactile Stimuli ◽

Spectrum Disorders

Individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) commonly experience problems with the processing of tactile stimuli and poor quality of sleep. The aim of the present study was to analyze whether tactile stimuli modulation (TSM) disorders might be linked to insomnia prevalence in ASD individuals. We hypothesized that sleep disorders in children with ASD may result from improper tactile under/over responsivity. The study included 27 children diagnosed with ASD, aged 6.8 (±2.9 years) with male dominance (n = 22, 81.5%). To evaluate the pattern of TSM we used a clinical interview with a parent, and guided and spontaneous observation of the patients. Sleep disorders were diagnosed using the Athens Insomnia Scale. Of all the children diagnosed with TSM, 20 patients (74.1%) had an over-responsivity pattern and 7 children (25.9%) had an under-responsivity pattern. Of the patients, 11 children (40.7%) met the diagnostic criteria for insomnia. The data indicated a statistical tendency for higher prevalence of insomnia in individuals diagnosed with tactile under-responsivity (p = 0.051). We concluded that under-responsivity toward tactile stimuli may be partly responsible for poor sleep quality in ASD. There is an urgent need to treat sleep and sensory disruptions which may intensify behavioral difficulties in ASD.

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Association between sleep habits and symptoms of oral disease in adolescents: the 2017 Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey

BMC Oral Health ◽

10.1186/s12903-021-01575-3 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Eun-Sil Choi ◽

Hyun-Sun Jeon ◽

So-Jung Mun

Keyword(s):

Risk Behavior ◽

Sleep Duration ◽

Oral Disease ◽

Type B ◽

Quality Of Sleep ◽

Sleep Habits ◽

Web Based ◽

Disease Symptoms ◽

Youth Risk Behavior

Abstract Background This cross-sectional study aimed to examine the relationship between sleep habits and oral disease symptoms in adolescents. Methods Among 62,276 adolescents who participated in the 13th Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey (2017), we selected a total of 54,766 adolescents (age, 12–18 years; male, 49.9%) for the final analysis, after excluding those who did not report their sleep duration. The 13th Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey data were obtained from a stratified, multistage, clustered sample. Independent variables included general characteristics, oral health behavior, sleep types, sleep duration, and sleep quality; dependent variables comprised oral disease symptoms. Sleep was categorized according to bedtime astype A (bedtime < 1 a.m.) and type B (bedtime ≥ 1 a.m.). Data were analyzed using logistic regression analysis. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. Results After adjusting for all covariates, adolescents with type A sleep had a higher risk of toothache on chewing (OR = 1.08, 95% CI 1.02–1.15) than adolescents with type B. Adolescents who slept for 6 h or less each night had a higher risk of pain in the tongue and buccal mucosa (OR = 1.35, 95% CI 1.18–1.54), gingival pain, and bleeding (OR = 1.31, 95% CI 1.19–1.45) than those who slept for more than 8 h. Adolescents with low quality of sleep had a higher risk of toothache or throbbing (OR = 1.70, 95% CI 1.60–1.81), toothache on chewing (OR = 1.73, 95% CI 1.65–1.82), and halitosis (OR = 1.51, 95% CI 1.41–1.59) than those with high quality of sleep. Conclusions Our findings indicate that some oral symptoms are related to sleep duration and quality. It is essential to inculcate good sleeping habits in adolescents by emphasizing the effects of inadequate sleep duration and quality.

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Physical Activity as a Predictor of the Level of Stress and Quality of Sleep during COVID-19 Lockdown

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18115811 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (11) ◽

pp. 5811

Author(s):

Anna Lipert ◽

Remigiusz Kozłowski ◽

Dariusz Timler ◽

Michał Marczak ◽

Kamila Musiał ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Sleep Quality ◽

Online Survey ◽

Short Form ◽

Well Being ◽

Poor Quality ◽

Quality Of Sleep ◽

Low Level ◽

The Government

Background: The coronavirus pandemic and the government restrictions significantly disturbed the daily functioning of people, thereby influencing healthy behaviors, such as physical activity—the core indicator of well-being. This study evaluates the associations between physical activity (PA), the level of stress and quality of sleep during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Methods: An online survey was distributed during the governmental lockdown in April 2020 and included measures for assessing physical activity, stress and sleep. The surveyed participants included all adults aged 18 years and over. The final data were collected from the 1959 respondents using: International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Findings: Almost half of the respondents indicated a low level of PA, performing only 60 min of PA daily. Most of the participants reported a moderate or high level of stress (57% and 29%, respectively) and 64% of them reported poor quality of sleep. People with low levels of stress performed on average 85.1 min/day of walking (WPA), 40.9 min/day of moderate PA (MPA) or 52.6 min/day of vigorous PA (VPA). People with good quality of sleep performed 82.9 min/day of WPA, 43.6 min/day MPA and 40.5 min/day VPA. Interpretation: The results from the study indicate that the volume of daily PA may be a predictor of the level of stress and sleep quality in adults during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. To retain a low level of stress and good quality of sleep, a lifestyle that allows to achieve a moderate level of physical activity should be maintained. The optimal daily dose of PA is at least 70 min per day, involving different intensities.

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Self-reported poor quality of sleep in solid organ transplant: A systematic review

Transplantation Reviews ◽

10.1016/j.trre.2021.100650 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 100650

Author(s):

Makayla Cordoza ◽

Brittany Koons ◽

Michael Perlis ◽

Brian J. Anderson ◽

Joshua M. Diamond ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Organ Transplant ◽

Poor Quality ◽

Solid Organ Transplant ◽

Solid Organ ◽

Quality Of Sleep

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THE STUDY WAS CARRIED OUT TO ASSESS QUALITY OF SLEEP AND PERCEIVED SLEEP DISTRACTORS AMONG PATIENTS ADMITTED AT MMIMS&R HOSPITAL MULLANA AMBALA.

10.36106/gjra/2303275 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 22-26

Author(s):

Prakash Jha ◽

Preeti Anand ◽

Prashant Prashant ◽

Priya Priya ◽

Priyanka Roy ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Sleep Quality ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Poor Quality ◽

Quality Of Sleep ◽

Early Recovery ◽

Quality Sleep ◽

Duration Of Hospitalization ◽

Education Status ◽

Assess Quality

A good high-quality of sleep and it's have an effect on in daily existence of both the healthful and sick character turns into one of the most important cognizance of problem. Aims: The study aimed to assess the Quality of Sleep and Perceived Sleep Distractors among patients. Methods: Non-Experimental descriptive research design was conducted among 135 patients through convenient sampling technique. Modied Sleep quality Scale and Structured Perceived Sleep Distractors Perfoma was used. Results: Showed (27.4%) of the patients had poor quality of sleep, most of the patients (47.4%) were having fair quality of sleep. Most of the patients (52.6%) were having severe distractions while sleeping, less than half (44.4%) were having moderate level of distractions while sleeping only (3.0%) perceived very severe distraction during hospital stay. There was a moderate positive relationship between Quality of Sleep and Perceived Sleep Distractors NS Score(r=0.113, p=0.19 ). Further the results also indicated that quality of sleep is only associated with Patient admitted in 2 2 (department) (χ = 30.652, p=0.01) whereas perceived sleep distractors is associated with Education status (χ = 17.280, 2 2 p=0.02), Duration of Hospitalization (χ = 45.425, p=0.00), Patient admitted in (department) (χ = 28.066, p=0.03).Conclusion: The study concludes that there is a need to identify factors responsible that hinders good quality sleep among patients admitted in hospital as well as the sleep quality can be enhanced by decreasing the sleep distractors and thus it can be helpful in the early recovery of the patients

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P.2.33 The association between pattern of shift work and sleep quality amongst nurses in university hospital in northeastern region of thailand

Occupational and Environmental Medicine ◽

10.1136/oem-2019-epi.261 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 76 (Suppl 1) ◽

pp. A95.3-A96

Author(s):

Kampanat Wangsan ◽

Naesinee Chaiear ◽

Kittisak Sawanyawisuth ◽

Paanumas Krisorn

Keyword(s):

Sleep Quality ◽

Shift Work ◽

Poor Quality ◽

University Hospital ◽

Quality Of Sleep ◽

Screening Questionnaire ◽

Northeastern Region ◽

Obstructive Sleep ◽

Shift Pattern

IntroductionShift work associated with many health problems, work performance and injury. Disturbance of sleep quality is the main mechanism of shift work effects. Nurses are at risk of many occupational hazards and also shift work. The information about shiftwork and the association of sleep quality amongst nurses of Thailand is still limit.ObjectiveTo study the association of shift work and quality of sleep and which pattern has highest risk of poor quality of sleep amongst nurses in university hospital in Northeastern region of Thailand.Material and methodOne thousand and one hundred nurses were met inclusion and exclusion criteria with 75.5%(n=831) participation rate. The data was collected via questionnaire including personal information, shift schedule, depression screening questionnaire, obstructive sleep apnea screening questionnaire and sleep quality questionnaire (PSQI). Cross-sectional analytical study was conducted.ResultAll patterns of shift work amongst sample were irregular shift work. There were statistically significant association between shift work and poor quality of sleep . Predominant backward shift pattern has higher association of poor quality of shiftwork than predominant forward shift pattern.ConclusionEven shift work associate with poor quality of sleep but good strategy of shift work scheduling help to decrease risk of poor quality of sleep.

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Predictors of problematic Internet use in school going adolescents of Bhavnagar, India

International Journal of Social Psychiatry ◽

10.1177/0020764019827985 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 65 (2) ◽

pp. 151-157 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Sneha B Vadher ◽

Bharat N Panchal ◽

Ashok U Vala ◽

Imran J Ratnani ◽

Kinjal J Vasava ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Regression Analysis ◽

Linear Regression ◽

Sleep Quality ◽

Internet Use ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Poor Quality ◽

Problematic Internet Use ◽

Quality Of Sleep

Background: Problematic Internet use (PIU) is the inability of individuals to control their Internet use, resulting in marked distress and/or functional impairment in daily life. Aim/Objective: We assessed the frequency of PIU and predictors of PIU, including social anxiety disorder (SAD), quality of sleep, quality of life and Internet-related demographic variables among school going adolescents. Methods: This was an observational, single-centered, cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study of 1,312 school going adolescents studying in Grades 10, 11 and 12 in Bhavnagar, India. Every participant was assessed by a pro forma containing demographic details, questionnaires of Internet Addiction Test (IAT), Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) for PIU severity, SAD severity, Quality of Sleep assessment and Quality of Life assessment, respectively. The statistical analysis was done with SPSS Version 23 (IBM Corporation) using chi-square test, Student’s t test and Pearson’s correlation. Multiple linear regression analysis was applied to find the predictors of PIU. Results: We found frequency of PIUs as 16.7% and Internet addiction as 3.0% among school going adolescents. Participants with PIU are more likely to experience SAD ( p < .0001), poor quality of sleep ( p < .0001) and poor quality of life ( p < .0001). There is positive correlation between severity of PIU and SAD ( r = .411, p < .0001). Linear regression analysis shows PIU can be predicted by SAD, sleep quality, quality of life, English medium, male gender, total duration of Internet use, monthly cost of Internet use, education, social networking, gaming, online shopping and entertainment as purpose of Internet use. Conclusion: Participants with PIU are more likely to experience SAD, poor quality of sleep and poor quality of life.

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Sleep During “Lockdown” in the COVID-19 Pandemic

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17239094 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (23) ◽

pp. 9094 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Athanasia Trakada ◽

Pantelis T. Nikolaidis ◽

Marilia dos Santos Andrade ◽

Paulo José Puccinelli ◽

Nicholas-Tiberio Economou ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Sleep Duration ◽

Health Professionals ◽

Close Contact ◽

Sleep Time ◽

Quality Of Sleep ◽

Web Based ◽

Final Sample ◽

Main Effect ◽

Qualitative Characteristics

The aim of this study was to determine if the lockdown measures applied due to the pandemic of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) affected the sleep of the general population and health professionals in six different countries (Greece, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, France, and Brazil). We used a web-based survey with a short questionnaire of 13 questions, translated into four languages (Greek, German, French, and Portuguese). The questionnaire included information about demographic and professional data, quantitative and qualitative characteristics of sleep, degree of abidance in lockdown measures, and data about illness or close contact with active confirmed cases of COVID-19. Initially, 2093 individuals participated. After exclusion of those who did not report their duration of sleep, the final sample comprised 1908 participants (Greek, n = 1271; German, n = 257, French, n = 48; Portuguese, n = 332), aged 42.6 ± 12.7 years, who were considered for further analysis. A main effect of the lockdown week on sleep duration was observed (+0.25 h; 95% confidence intervals, CI, 0.17, 0.32; p < 0.001), with the total sleep time of the lockdown week being longer than that under normal conditions. A week*occupation interaction on sleep duration was demonstrated (p < 0.001, η2 = 0.012). Sleep duration remained stable in health professionals (−0.18 h; 95% CI −0.36, 0.01; p = 0.063), whereas it increased in other occupations by 0.31 h (95% CI, 0.24, 0.39; p < 0.001). In terms of sleep quality, 15% of participants characterized their sleep as bad and 37.9% as average during the lockdown week. Almost 1 in 3 individuals (31.3%) reported worse quality of sleep during the lockdown week than under normal conditions. Sleep during the lockdown week was characterized as good by 47.1%, but only 38% of the health professionals group. In conclusion, the COVID−19 pandemic and lockdown affected sleep in different ways, depending on age, level of education, occupation, and country of residence.

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Moderate-to-severe symptoms among survivors of early-stage breast cancer.

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2012.30.15_suppl.e19644 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽

pp. e19644-e19644

Author(s):

Helene B. Zonder ◽

Joanne E. Mortimer ◽

Carolyn E. Behrendt ◽

Robin Smith ◽

Meghan Zomorodi

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Endocrine Therapy ◽

Early Stage ◽

Hot Flashes ◽

Poor Quality ◽

Stage I ◽

Early Stage Breast Cancer ◽

Quality Of Sleep ◽

The Past

e19644 Background: This cross-sectional survey describes the prevalence of moderate/severe symptoms among patients in a survivorship clinic. Methods: We administered QoL questionnaires (FACT-B, SF-36, HADS) to pts. treated for stage I-III disease at a survivorship visit. For symptoms reported by at least 18/55 subjects, we identified risk factors using logistic regression. Results: Subjects (n=55) were age 55.9(+8.9) yrs at study, age 52.6(+9.3) at dx, and median 23.7 (range 6.3-157.2) mos. from dx of stage I (30.9%), II (54.5%), or III (14.6%) disease. Systemic treatment included chemotherapy only (20.0%), endocrine therapy only (30.9%), or both therapies (49.1%). Currently, 65.5% were on endocrine therapy. Symptoms experienced “quite a bit” or “very much” during the past wk were: hot flashes (45.5%), joint pain (30.9%), weight gain (30.9%), loss of libido (30.9%), vaginal dryness (27.3%), and night sweats (27.3%). In the past mo., 43.6% accomplished less than they would have liked due to physical health, and 30.9% felt worn out at least “a good bit of the time”. Sleep quality was rated “fairly to very bad” (32.7%), and 25.5% felt fatigued at least half the day during the past week. Vigorous activities were “limited a lot” for 36.4%, and increased with age at dx. Fre-quent hot flashes were associated with age < 50 years (6.40, 1.75-23.35) and being within 1year of dx (10.67, 1.05-108.69). Adjusted for age at dx, poor quality of sleep increased with stage of disease (9.68, 2.25-41.69, per step increase) and was associated with having received endocrine therapy only (9.98, 1.40-71.03) and being within the first year after dx (9.54, 0.76-119.47). Conclusions: Limitation in activities, poor quality of sleep, and symptoms of hormonal suppression are common among survivors of early stage breast cancer. Poor quality sleep and frequent hot flashes appear to decrease in prevalence 1 yr after dx, but other common symptoms do not. A longitudinal cohort study is underway.

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