Publications by authors named "Clifford Bird"
Study Objectives: Estimates of sleep duration and quality are lacking for Canadian First Nations peoples. This study examines the prevalence of and risk factors for short/normal/long sleep duration and sleep quality.
Methods: Five hundred eighty-eight adults participated in the baseline survey of the First Nations Sleep Health Project conducted in 2018-2019 in Saskatchewan, Canada.
Article Synopsis
- Sleep is vital for recovery and performance, with this study focusing on seasonal sleep patterns in two Cree First Nation communities in Saskatchewan, finding significant differences in sleep duration across seasons.
- Participants reported sleeping less in spring and summer while sleeping more in fall and winter, with no notable changes in sleep onset or wake times.
- Additionally, over two-thirds noticed changes in their sleep patterns due to seasonal factors, which were linked to financial stress and housing conditions.
Article Synopsis
- Sleep deprivation is prevalent in Canada, with over 25% of Canadians getting less than the recommended 7 hours of sleep, and this study focuses on its prevalence and risk factors in two Cree First Nation communities in Saskatchewan.
- Conducted through a cross-sectional survey with 588 participants between 2018 and 2019, the study utilized multivariate logistic regression to identify risk factors for sleep deprivation.
- Results showed that 25.4% of participants experienced sleep deprivation, with key risk factors including being middle-aged or older, exposure to visible mold, and being male with nighttime insomnia symptoms, highlighting the need for targeted health interventions in these communities.
Article Synopsis
- * In a survey of 588 adults, the baseline prevalence of insomnia was found to be 19.2%, but using stricter nighttime insomnia criteria, it rose to 32.6%.
- * Key risk factors for insomnia identified included age, physical health issues, depression, chronic pain, use of prescription medications, and disruptions during the night from nightmares or traumatic flashbacks.