scholarly journals The association of self-reported sleep quality and obesity in Kuwait using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulwahab Alghaith ◽  
Rafaat Azim ◽  
Rasheed Ahmad ◽  
Fatema Al-Rashed
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Western World ◽  
Sleep Habits ◽  
Night Time ◽  
Cross Sectional

ABSTRACTObesity is an epidemic problem facing Kuwait and other neighboring countries within the region. Lifestyle and social structure in this region differ in comparison to the western world. The hot chalinging climate favor night time activities while working hours still force a stringent early attendence. This study is specifically conducted for Kuwait’s population to investigate the link between Sleep Quality (SQ) and obesity. A cross-sectional study was conducted for a sample of 1002 participants. Structured questionnaires were used in the study as a tool of research. The participants were asked about their sleep habits, sleep problems, medications, job nature and demographics. All participants consented prior to conducting the survey. In order to measure sleep quality (SQ), the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PQSI) was used. Statistical analysis was conducted between variables and the data were compared using either two-tailed t-test or one-way ANOVA followed by Tukeys multiple comparison test. Pearson’s correlation coefficient ‘r’ was used to assess linear dependence. 59.4% of Kuwait population reported a PSQI score higher than 5, with 57.3% of the participants reporting less than 6 hours of sleep per day. The presented data shows that both sleep quality and sleep duration are considered inadequate in comparison to international sleep quality standards. None the less, we also found strong a significant association between sleep quality and its component and obesity, while other factors such as age and gender were found insignificant. These finding suggest that sleep deprivation and disturbance could be an indirect inducing factor of obesity in Kuwait. The researchers are of the view that there is a need for more study in the area of obesity and SQ in order to handle the obesity epidemic in the country.

scholarly journals Quality of Sleep among Portuguese Anaesthesiologists: A Cross-Sectional Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (10) ◽  
pp. 641
Author(s):  
Francisco Valente ◽  
Catarina Batista ◽  
Vânia Simões ◽  
Inês Tomé ◽  
Alexandre Carrilho
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Quality Of Sleep ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Factors Associated

Introduction: Sleeping is essential to maintain proper relationships with others, keep alertness, and execute responsibilities, among many other functions. In the medical profession, there are several studies linking sleep deprivation with a decrease in responsiveness, cognition and attention. With this study we intended to characterize the sleep pattern of Portuguese anaesthesiologists and identify independent factors associated with sleep quality in this population.Material and Methods: An observational, cross-sectional study of senior and resident anesthesiologists working in Portugal was carried out through an online questionnaire. Individuals working exclusively in intensive care units, emergency departments or with previously diagnosed sleep disorders were excluded. Socio-demographic data, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Epworth Sleepiness Scale and Perceived Stress Scale were applied. Statistical significance was assessed using the Mann-Whitney test and the chi-square test. A multivariable analysis was performed to examine the association between the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and certain variables.Results: Among 256 respondents, 46.1% reported “poor” quality of sleep (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index > 5). Within these individuals, 77.1% slept less than 7 hours per night (p < 0.001). Excessive daytime sleepiness (Epworth Sleepiness Scale > 10) was present in 41.0% of the sample, and the median Perceived Stress Scale score was 17.0. The independent factors associated with worse quality ofsleep were the number of working hours/week (OR 1.03, 95% CI 1,01 to 1,06), perceived stress (OR 1.18, 95% CI 1.11 to 1.26), taking sleep medication (OR 14.72, 95% CI 5.55 to 39.08), and sleep hours/night (OR 0.25, 95% CI 0.15 to 0.42).Discussion: This fraction of Portuguese anaesthesiologists presented a poorer quality of sleep, with excessive daytime somnolence, perceived stress and higher sedative use compared to previously studied populations.Conclusion: Our study characterizes sleep patterns and identifies potential risk factors linked to sleep disturbances in a sample of Portuguese anaesthesiologists. Government and institutional policies can endorse sleep hygiene practices and habits, promoting healthier working environments.

scholarly journals Premenstrual Syndrome as a Sleep Disturbing Factor: A Cross-Sectional Study

Acta Medica ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 52 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-65
Author(s):  
Övsen Önay ◽  
Canset Aydın
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Premenstrual Syndrome ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Poor Sleep Quality ◽  
Coffee Intake ◽  
Cross Sectional

Objective: To evaluate the lifestyle factors possibly related with premenstrual syndrome which were body mass index, coffee intake, smoking, regular physical exercise, and alcohol consumption, and investigate the impact of these lifestyle factors and premenstrual syndrome on sleep quality. Methods and Methods: This cross-sectional study included 265 participants, and all applied Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and Premenstrual Syndrome Scale questionnaires. Results: The prevalence of premenstrual syndrome among the participants was 57% (n:150). Participants with premenstrual syndrome had shorter total sleep time (p:0.001). Also, they needed longer time to fall asleep (p:0.001). The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index scores of the participants with premenstrual syndrome were higher than those without premenstrual syndorme (p<0.001), indicating poor sleep quality. It was observed that the participants with premenstrual syndrome had more coffee intake (p:0.040) and more regular physical activity (p:0.009), which were risk factors of premenstrual syndrome. premenstrual syndrome positivity was associated with increased poor sleep quality in both univariate and multivariate analyses (OR:5.93 95% CI: 3.46-10.15, p<0.001; OR:5.61 95% CI: 3.19-9.88, p<0.001, respectively). The remaining variables, which were risk factors of premenstrual syndrome, didn’t have any statistically significant association with sleep quality. Conclusion: The important relation between premenstrual syndrome and sleep quality is highlighted. Relief of premenstrual syndrome complaints may lead to better sleep quality and enhancement of quality of life for a woman.

scholarly journals Association Between Modified Nordic Diet With Sleep Quality and Circadian Rhythm in Overweight and Obese Woman: A Cross Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
ahmad mousavi ◽  
Atieh Mirzababaei ◽  
Farideh Shiraseb ◽  
Khadijeh Mirzaei
Keyword(s):  
Circadian Rhythm ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Poor Sleep Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nordic Diet

Abstract ObjectivePrevious studies have shown the association between diet quality and sleep quality. the objective of this study was to observe the association between modified Nordic diet with sleep quality and circadian rhythm in overweight and obese woman.MethodsWe enrolled 399 overweight and obese women (body mass index (BMI): 25-40 kg/m2) aged 18-48 years in cross-sectional study. For each participant anthropometric measurements, biochemical test and food intake were evaluated. Sleep quality and circadian rhythm was measured by Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and Morning Evening Questionnaire (MEQ) questionnaire. Modified Nordic diet score was measured using a validated 147-item food frequency questionnaire (FFQ).ResultsAmong all participants, Overall, 51.7% of the subjects were good sleepers (the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) < 5) while 48.3% were poor sleepers (PSQI ≥ 5). Moreover, participants were divided into 5 groups of MEQ namely, completely morning 8(2.4%), rarely morning 82(24.8%), normal 196(59.2%), rarely evening 43(13%), completely evening 2(0.6%). After controlling for confounder there was a significant association between the poor sleep quality and modified Nordic diet (OR=0.80, %95 CI=0.66-0.98, P=0.01). Moreover, a significant positive association was observed between the completely morning and modified Nordic diet (OR=1.80, %95 CI=0.54-6.00, P=0.03) and also a significant reverse association was observed between completely evening type and modified Nordic diet (OR=0.16, %95 CI=0.002-5.41, P=0.02).ConclusionsThe present study indicate that higher adherence to a modified Nordic diet decreases poor sleep quality. Also, the completely morning type associated with higher adherence to a modified Nordic diet and completely evening type associated with lower adherence to a modified Nordic diet.Levels of EvidenceLevel IV, evidence obtained from with multiple time series analysis.

scholarly journals Association Between Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and Depressive Symptoms in Chinese Resident Physicians

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qing Chang ◽  
Yang Xia ◽  
Song Bai ◽  
Xi Zhang ◽  
Yashu Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Poor Sleep Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Resident Physicians ◽  
Before And After

Background: Previous studies have suggested that sleep quality is associated with depressive symptoms. However, associations between overall sleep quality and depressive symptoms in Chinese resident physicians remain unclear. Therefore, we aimed to determine whether overall sleep quality is associated with depressive symptoms in Chinese resident physicians.Methods: This cross-sectional study included 1,230 resident physicians. Sleep quality was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Depressive symptoms were assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). Logistic regression analysis was applied to estimate the associations between the PSQI and PHQ-9.Results: Among all participants, the prevalence of mild (PHQ-9 ≥ 5) and moderate or severe (PHQ-9 ≥ 10) depressive symptoms were 48.28 and 12.93%, respectively. PSQI score was positively associated with PHQ-9 score before and after adjustments of socio-demographic, behavioral, and psychologic confounding factors (all P &lt; 0.0001). After adjustments, the regression coefficients (standard error) between PSQI scores and PHQ-9 scores were 0.95 (0.04), 0.88 (0.09), and 0.96 (0.05) in all participants, men, and women, respectively. Compared to physicians with good sleep quality (PSQI scores ≤ 5), the adjusted odds ratios (ORs) [95% confidence intervals (CIs)] for mild (PHQ-9 ≥ 5) and moderate or severe (PHQ-9 ≥ 10) depressive symptoms in physicians with poor sleep quality were 7.15 (5.44, 9.46) and 6.17 (4.03, 9.71) in all participants, respectively.Conclusions: Our findings suggest that poor sleep quality was associated with a higher prevalence of depressive symptoms in Chinese resident physicians.

scholarly journals Sleep quality, sleep habits, and chronotypes of medical interns at the beginning of their training

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (20) ◽  
pp. 4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chok Limsuwat ◽  
Pantaree Aswanetmanee ◽  
Mustafa Awili ◽  
Ahmed Raziuddin ◽  
Supat Thammasitboon
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Sleep Hygiene ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Sleep Habits ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Resident Work ◽  
Quality Sleep ◽  
Work Hour

Introduction: Despite the implementation of resident work hour regulations, studieshave not consistently shown beneficial changes in residents’ sleep quality or duration. Wehypothesized that inter-individual sleep-related differences may exist prior to training and thepre-existing sleep health and habits may impact training.Objective: To determine interns’ baseline sleep quality, sleep hygiene, chronotypes, andtheir correlates at the beginning of their residency training program.Methods: A cross-sectional study using an anonymous “Resident Sleep Survey” includedbaseline demographic information and questionnaires, including the Epworth SleepinessScale (ESS), the Pittsburgh’s Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), the Morningness-EveningnessQuestionnaire (MEQ), and the Sleep Hygiene Index (SHI).Results: One hundred and twenty-nine subjects participated the study; 45.7 % (n=59)were male and 18.6 % (n=24) were married. Twenty percent of interns had an ESS >10. ThePSQI revealed that 28% of interns had poor sleep hygiene. The mean sleep efficiency was91.2 ±7.4% estimated from the PSQI. Non-married interns had a lower prevalence of morningchronotypes (22.3% vs. 45.8%, p=0.02). Morning chronotype interns had a lower ESS score(6.1 ±3.1 vs. 7.6 ±3.6, p=0.03) and a lower SHI (29 ±7.0 vs. 34.3 ±7.1, p=0.003).Conclusion: About a quarter of interns had poor sleep quality and excessive daytimesleepiness prior to their training. Non-morning chronotype interns appeared to have moredaytime sleepiness and poorer sleep quality. Since pre-existing sleep problems may adverselyaffect learning, we suggest that strategies to improve sleep hygiene and quality in this specificpopulation should be emphasized early in their training.

scholarly journals Hubungan Perilaku Sleep Hygiene dengan Kualitas Tidur Pada Kelompok Lansia di Panti Tresna Werdha Ambon

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 46-51
Author(s):  
Fitriyanti Patarru' ◽  
Rosmina Situngkir ◽  
Iriani Bate ◽  
Jefvans Evita Akollo
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index ◽  
Sleep Hygiene ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional

Latar Belakang: Pada umumnya lansia memiliki waktu tidur berkisar 6-7 jam per hari. Kualitas tidur yang sangat kurang dapat menyebabkan beberapa masalah kesehatan yaitu insomnia. Salah satu faktor yang mempengaruhi yaitu lingkungan yang meliputi, suasana yang ramai, penerangan yang berlebihan, serta kurangnya kebersihan lingkungan. Salah satu terapi sederhana yang dapat diterapkan yaitu dengan menerapkan perilaku sleep hygiene yang merupakan penerapan terapi yang sangat sederhana dan mudah dilakukan untuk meningkatkan kualitas tidur. Tujuan: untuk mengetahui hubungan sleep hygiene dengan kualitas tidur pada lansia di Panti Tresna Werdha Ina Kaka Kota Ambon. Metode: Jenis penelitian observasi analitik dengan desain cross sectional study. Sampel dipilih dengan cara non-probality dengan teknik total sampling dengan jumlah responden 35 lansia. Instrument penelitian untuk mengukur sleep hygiene menggunakan sleep hygiene index (SHI) dan untuk mengukur kualitas tidur menggunakan pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI). Hasil: Hasil pengamatan analisis menggunakan uji statistik Chi-square dengan tingkat kemaknaan ? = 0,05 (5%) diperoleh nilai p = 0,000 sehingga p < ? artinya ada hubungan perilaku sleep hygiene dengan kualitas tidur pada lansia. Perilaku sleep hygiene perlu dilakukan untuk mendapatkan kualitas tidur yang baik. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa penerapan sleep hygiene dapat memperbaiki kualitas tidur lansia. Kesimpulan:  Perilaku sleep hygiene perlu dilakukan untuk mendapatkan kualitas tidur yang baik. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa penerapan sleep hygiene dapat memperbaiki kualitas tidur lansia.

scholarly journals SLEEP QUALITY IN PATIENTS WITH ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 1104-1111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carla Renata Silva Andrechuk ◽  
Maria Filomena Ceolim
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Acute Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Improve Sleep Quality

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to describe sleep quality and to identify associated factors in patients hospitalized with acute myocardial infarction. A descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted with 113 patients (70.8% men, mean age 59.7 years). An instrument was used for sociodemographic and clinical characterization and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Results showed that 71.7% of participants had poor sleep quality and over 64% slept six hours or less per night. The presence of diabetes mellitus, depression, and absence of physical activity contributed to increase the final score of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index in about 2.5 points for each variable. The identification of sleep quality and proposals of interventions to improve sleep quality must be included in the actions of nurses in order to reduce harm to patients' health before and after the acute myocardial infarction episode.

scholarly journals Hubungan Kualitas Tidur dengan Kapasitas Memori Kerja Siswa Sekolah Menengah Atas Islam Terpadu Iqra’ Kota Bengkulu Tahun 2018

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-30
Author(s):  
Nina Tabligha ◽  
Andri Sudjatmoko ◽  
Dessy Triana
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Reading Span ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Span Test

Latar Belakang: Tidur merupakan kebutuhan fisiologis dasar bagi setiap individu yang  dapat memengaruhi kualitas serta keseimbangan hidup. Tidur memiliki fungsi salah satunya yaitu berpengaruh ke sistem saraf sehingga bisa berdampak terhadap memori dan kemampuan belajar. Tuntutan sekolah, kegiatan sosial setelah sekolah dan gaya hidup dapat menyita waktu tidur. Di Sumatera Utara, dari 287 pelajar dilaporkan 220 pelajar yang mengalami kualitas tidur yang buruk. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui adanya hubungan kualitas tidur dengan kapasitas memori kerja pada siswa SMA.Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan desain penelitian cross sectional. Penelitian dilakukan di SMAIT Iqra’ Kota Bengkulu pada bulan Agustus 2018. Pemilihan sampel dilakukan berdasarkan simple random sampling. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian untuk menilai kualitas tidur yaitu kuesioner Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, sedangkan pengukuran kapasitas memori kerja menggunakan reading span test. Korelasi antara kedua variabel tersebut akan dianalisis mengggunakan uji Spearman.Hasil: Total sampel penelitian yang dianalisis adalah 53 siswa, 18 siswa (34%) memiliki kualitas tidur yang baik dan 35 siswa (66%) memiliki kualitas tidur buruk. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya korelasi yang bermakna antara kualitas tidur dengan kapasitas memori kerja dengan nilai p = 0,042, r = 0,281.Kesimpulan: Terdapat hubungan positif yang signifikan antara kualitas tidur dengan kapasitas memori kerja pada siswa SMAIT Iqra’ Kota Bengkulu.KataKunci: kualitas tidur, kapasitas memori kerja, siswa sekolah menengah atas.

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