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- The study investigated sleep disturbances in older adults in Macao, focusing on factors such as difficulty initiating sleep, maintaining sleep, and early morning awakenings.
- A significant 38.1% of participants experienced at least one type of sleep disturbance, with higher rates found in women and those with depressive symptoms, which were linked to lower physical quality of life.
- The findings suggest that sleep issues are common in this demographic, highlighting the need for effective prevention and treatment strategies to improve overall health and access to care.
Article Abstract
Purpose: To examine the prevalence of sleep disturbances (difficulty initiating sleep [DIS], difficulty maintaining sleep [DMS], and early morning awakening [EMA]), their socio-demographic and clinical correlates, and quality of life (QOL) in older adults in Macao.
Design And Methods: Four hundred fifty-one subjects were interviewed using standardized instruments.
Findings: The prevalence of at least one type of sleep disturbance was 38.1%; the figures of DIS, DMS, and EMA were 18.6, 31.3, and 23.9%, respectively. Female sex and depressive symptoms were independently associated with more frequent sleep disturbances. Sleep disturbances were independently associated with lower physical QOL.
Practice Implications: Sleep disturbances are common in older adults in Macao. Appropriate strategies should be implemented to prevent and treat sleep disturbances and concerted attempts should be made to improve access to treatment.
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