614 The Development and Psychometrics of an Assessment of Children’s Sleep Environments

SLEEP ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 44 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. A241-A242
Author(s):  
Jack Peltz ◽  
Ronald Rogge ◽  
Joseph Buckhalt ◽  
Lori Elmore-Staton
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Clinical Work ◽  
Sleep Health ◽  
Insufficient Sleep ◽  
Hygiene Behavior ◽  
Sleep Environment ◽  
Healthy Functioning ◽  
Total Scale Score ◽  
Children’S Sleep

Abstract Introduction Approximately half of school-aged children (ages 5–18) get either insufficient sleep during school nights or barely meet the required amount of sleep expected for healthy functioning (National Sleep Foundation, 2014).This percentage increases as children develop into adolescents (National Sleep Foundation, 2006). Accordingly, sleep problems and insufficient sleep are so pervasive that they could be considered an epidemic due to their adverse impact on children’s mental and physical health (Owens, 2015; Shochat et al., 2014). Fundamental to children’s sleep health is their sleep environment (Billings et al., 2019; Spilsbury et al., 2005). Despite its importance, however, there remains a noticeable absence of valid and reliable assessments of this construct. The current study sought to develop a measure of children’s sleep environments to support research and clinical work on youth’s sleep health. Methods A total of 813 parents (Mage = 40.6, SD = 8.6; 72% female) completed an online survey regarding their child’s (Mage = 10.5, SD = 3.8; 45% female) sleep environment and sleep-related behavior. The majority of families identified as Caucasian (approximately 80%). Parents reported fairly high annual incomes (Median = $75,000), but 28.2% of families reported incomes less than $50,000. A total of 18 items (total scale score; alpha = .74) were selected from a pool of 38 items developed from previous research that examined aspects of the sleep environment and were entered into an exploratory factor analysis from which 4 factors emerged: general sleep environment (10 items, alpha = .91), sleeping alone vs. with siblings (2 items, alpha = .78), presence of electronic screens (4 items, alpha = .75), and emotional environment (2 items, alpha = .80). Results The subscales demonstrated distinct patterns of correlations with related constructs, and unique predictive variance in explaining children’s daytime sleepiness even after controlling for children’s sleep hygiene, behavior problems, and sleep problems. Conclusion The current study is one of the first to demonstrate a valid/reliable assessment of children’s sleep environments. Not only will this measure provide researchers with an assessment of a fundamental influence on children’s sleep, but it will also enable clinicians to better measure this construct and support effective sleep health recommendations. Support (if any):

scholarly journals Sleep Disorders and Gout in Australian Adults 

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia New-Tolley ◽  
Amy Reynolds ◽  
Sarah Appleton ◽  
Tiffany Gill ◽  
Susan Lester ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Restless Legs Syndrome ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Sleep Apnoea ◽  
Sleep Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Restless Legs ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Patient Reported

Abstract BACKGROUND: The aims of our study were two-fold. Firstly, to determine if there is an association between gout and OSA in a representative Australian adult population. Secondly, to explore associations between gout and patient reported sleep outcomes. METHODS: A cross-sectional national online survey of a representative sample of Australian adults > 18 years assessed self-reported doctor-diagnosed OSA, insomnia and patient reported sleep outcomes. Possible undiagnosed OSA was estimated using self-reported frequent loud snoring and witnessed apnoeas. Participants self-reported physician-diagnosed gout and other health conditions. Multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed for both objectives. Odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals were reported.RESULTS: There were 1948 participants of whom 126 (6.5%) had gout and 124 (6.4%) had diagnosed sleep apnoea. After adjusting for age, body mass index (BMI), sex, alcohol intake and the presence of arthritis, those with obstructive sleep apnoea diagnosed on polysomnography were twice as likely to report having gout compared to those without. (OR=2.6, 95% CI 1.5 - 4.6). Additionally, participants with symptoms suggestive of sleep apnoea were also twice as likely to have gout compared to those without (OR=2.8, 95%CI 1.6 - 5.1). There was also a higher likelihood of restless legs syndrome, insomnia and worry about sleep in patients with gout. CONCLUSION: Diagnosed and suspected OSA are associated with higher likelihood of gout. Participants with gout are also more likely to report suffering from restless legs syndrome, insomnia and worry about their sleep. Given the morbidity associated with sleep problems, we should be vigilant regarding sleep health in our patients with gout.

Effect of sleep environment of preschool children on children’s sleep problems and mothers’ mental health

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 277-285
Author(s):  
Suyeon Lee ◽  
Ji-Hye Ha ◽  
Duk-Soo Moon ◽  
Soyoung Youn ◽  
Changnam Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Preschool Children ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Sleep Environment ◽  
Children’S Sleep

scholarly journals Sleep disorders and gout in Australian adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia New-Tolley ◽  
Amy C. Reynolds ◽  
Sarah L. Appleton ◽  
Tiffany K. Gill ◽  
Susan Lester ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Restless Legs Syndrome ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Sleep Apnoea ◽  
Sleep Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Restless Legs ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Patient Reported

Abstract Background The aims of our study were two-fold. Firstly, to determine if there is an association between gout and OSA in a representative Australian adult population. Secondly, to explore associations between gout and patient reported sleep outcomes. Methods A cross-sectional national online survey of a representative sample of Australian adults > 18 years assessed self-reported doctor-diagnosed OSA, insomnia and patient reported sleep outcomes. Possible undiagnosed OSA was estimated using self-reported frequent loud snoring and witnessed apnoeas. Participants self-reported physician-diagnosed gout and other health conditions. Multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed for both objectives. Odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals were reported. Results There were 1948 participants of whom 126 (6.5%) had gout and 124 (6.4%) had diagnosed sleep apnoea. After adjusting for age, body mass index (BMI), sex, alcohol intake and the presence of arthritis, those with obstructive sleep apnoea diagnosed on polysomnography were twice as likely to report having gout compared to those without. (OR = 2.6, 95% CI 1.5–4.6). Additionally, participants with symptoms suggestive of sleep apnoea were also twice as likely to have gout compared to those without (OR = 2.8, 95%CI 1.6–5.1). There was also a higher likelihood of restless legs syndrome, insomnia and worry about sleep in patients with gout. Conclusion Diagnosed and suspected OSA are associated with higher likelihood of gout. Participants with gout are also more likely to report suffering from restless legs syndrome, insomnia and worry about their sleep. Given the morbidity associated with sleep problems, we should be vigilant regarding sleep health in our patients with gout.

Investigation on emotion and behavior of children aged 1-11 during the pandemic of COVID-19: A Cross-sectional study in Guizhou, China (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yushi Mo ◽  
Yan Luo ◽  
Hong Li ◽  
Dewei Xiao ◽  
Shuqing Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Problems ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Emotional Problems ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Emotional And Behavioral Problems ◽  
Guizhou Province ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
And Control

BACKGROUND In face of the sudden epidemic of COVID-19, strict prevention and control measures had been urgently carried out all over China. Because of the long-term home quarantine, all kinds of people were affected by it. OBJECTIVE In order to understand the mental health of children during the pandemic of COVID-19, this study investigated the prevalence and characteristics of emotional and behavioral problems of children aged 1-11 in Guizhou. METHODS Based on the online survey platform, the survey link was pushed through Wechat in April 2020. Electronic questionnaires were used to investigate children's demographic characteristics, emotional or behavioral problems. RESULTS A total of 3505 valid questionnaires were received from 9 prefectures and cities in Guizhou Province. 39.67% of the children in the 1-2-year-old group had emotional problems. 17.63% of the children agd 3-5 years had behavioral or emotional problems. And 23.57% of the children agd 6-11 years havd behavioral problems. CONCLUSIONS During the home quarantine period of prevention and control of COVID-19, even young children were adversely affected. The prevalence of emotional and behavioral problems in children was high, which was mainly manifested as anxiety, difficulty in concentration and sleep problems.

639 An exploratory study of parents-child co-sleeping in Korea

SLEEP ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 44 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. A250-A250
Author(s):  
Solbi Kang ◽  
Seockhoon Chung ◽  
Sooyeon Suh
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Severity Index ◽  
T Test ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Bed Sharing ◽  
Parents And Children ◽  
Waking Up ◽  
Children’S Sleep ◽  
Insomnia Severity

Abstract Introduction Asian cultures, including Korea, are known to have a higher proportion of parent-child co-sleeping than Western cultures. While recent studies have shown that bed-sharing increases the mother’s depression and causes sleep problems for children, there has never been a study in Asia on the sleep problems of parents and children caused by co-sleeping. Therefore, we aim to investigate the types of sleep problems in children and their mothers’ insomnia severity due to co-sleeping. Methods This study was conducted in 79 mothers (mean age 33.65 ±3.98 years) who reported having insomnia due to their children. All participants had children between 6 to 36 months old. Participants were asked to answer the survey includes demographics, sleep environment, child’s sleep problems, child’s health status items and the mother’s insomnia (measured by the Insomnia Severity Index; ISI). Children’s age was divided into 5 age groups (6 – 11, 12 - 17, 18 - 23, 24 - 29, and 30 to 36 months). Frequency analysis and independent t-test were conducted. Results Of the total respondents, 72.2% (n=57) reported co-sleeping with their children. The most reported sleep problem in children was waking up in the middle of the night 51.9% (n=41), followed by difficulty in sleep initiation 12.7% (n=10), looking for mother or an attachment object 12.7% (n=10), sleep-limiting problems 7.5% (n=6), multiple problems 12.7% (n=10), and none 2.5% (n=2). An independent t-test results for determining whether co-sleeping caused a difference in the severity of maternal insomnia was significant in the 6 to 11 months group only (t=-2.336, p<.05). The co-sleeping mother’s ISI average score (M=18.28) was significantly higher than mother who slept separate from her child (M=14.31). Conclusion Co-sleeping in Asian cultures is prevalent, and may require attention and intervention for mothers who report having insomnia due to their children’s sleep disturbance. Support (if any):

scholarly journals Perception of social media behaviour among medical students, residents and medical specialists

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebastiaan A. Pronk ◽  
Simone L. Gorter ◽  
Scheltus J. van Luijk ◽  
Pieter C. Barnhoorn ◽  
Beer Binkhorst ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Clinical Work ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Medical Specialists

Abstract Introduction Behaviour is visible in real-life events, but also on social media. While some national medical organizations have published social media guidelines, the number of studies on professional social media use in medical education is limited. This study aims to explore social media use among medical students, residents and medical specialists. Methods An anonymous, online survey was sent to 3844 medical students at two Dutch medical schools, 828 residents and 426 medical specialists. Quantitative, descriptive data analysis regarding demographic data, yes/no questions and Likert scale questions were performed using SPSS. Qualitative data analysis was performed iteratively, independently by two researchers applying the principles of constant comparison, open and axial coding until consensus was reached. Results Overall response rate was 24.8%. Facebook was most popular among medical students and residents; LinkedIn was most popular among medical specialists. Personal pictures and/or information about themselves on social media that were perceived as unprofessional were reported by 31.3% of students, 19.7% of residents and 4.1% of medical specialists. Information and pictures related to alcohol abuse, partying, clinical work or of a sexually suggestive character were considered inappropriate. Addressing colleagues about their unprofessional posts was perceived to be mainly dependent on the nature and hierarchy of the interprofessional relation. Discussion There is a widespread perception that the presence of unprofessional information on social media among the participants and their colleagues is a common occurrence. Medical educators should create awareness of the risks of unprofessional (online) behaviour among healthcare professionals, as well as the necessity and ways of addressing colleagues in case of such lapses.

scholarly journals Modified Children's sleep habits questionnaire for behavioral sleep problems: A validation study

Sleep Health ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 136-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen A. Bonuck ◽  
Beth L. Goodlin-Jones ◽  
Clyde Schechter ◽  
Judith Owens
Keyword(s):  
Validation Study ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Sleep Habits ◽  
Children’S Sleep Habits Questionnaire ◽  
Children’S Sleep

scholarly journals Relationship between parents’ health literacy and children’s sleep problems in Japan

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sae Ono ◽  
Hiroto Ogi ◽  
Masato Ogawa ◽  
Daisuke Nakamura ◽  
Teruhiko Nakamura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Missing Values ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Japanese Version ◽  
Sleep Habits ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nursery Schools ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Children’S Sleep

Abstract Background Sleep problems in preschool children can stunt their health and growth. However, the factors that cause sleep problems in children are not well understood. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between parents’ health literacy (HL) and children’s sleep problems. The study was conducted at two kindergartens, two nursery schools, and a center for early childhood education in Chitose-city, Hokkaido, Japan. Method This study used a multicenter cross-sectional design. The sample comprised 354 preschoolers (aged 3–6 years) and their parents. In families with two or more children attending the same facility, only the oldest child was asked to participate in the study. Exclusion criteria included participants whose completed questionnaires had missing values. Children’s sleep problems were assessed using the Japanese version of the Children’s Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ-J). Parents’ HL was assessed using the 14-item Health Literacy Scale (HLS-14). The parents were classified into two groups (high HL group and low HL group). Multiple regression modelling was used to determine the association between HLS-14 and CSHQ-J scores. Results Of the 354 parents, 255 (72%) were in the high HL group and 99 (28%) in the low HL group. The mean CSHQ-J score was significantly lower in the high HL group than in the low HL group (45.3 ± 6.0 points vs. 46.8 ± 5.9 points, p = 0.043). In multiple regression analyses, parents’ HL was independently associated with their CSHQ-J score after adjusting for all confounding factors (adjusted R2 = 0.22, β = − 0.11; p = 0.043). Conclusions Parents’ HL appears to affect their children’s sleep problems. This finding suggests that parents’ HL may be a target for intervention to improve children’s sleep problems.

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