Introduction: This study examines acculturation's impact on sleep quality, efficiency, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) risk among Thai women in the United States transitioning through menopause.
Methodology: This cross-sectional descriptive study recruited 120 Thai women aged 40 to 65. Questionnaires assessed sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index [PSQI]), OSA risk (Berlin), menopausal symptoms (Menopause Rating), acculturation (Suinn-Lew Asian Self-Identity Scale), and anxiety (Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System). Data were analyzed using bivariate correlations, multivariable regression, and mediation/moderation analyses.
Results: Mean age was 51.53 ( = 7.73) years. Most were good sleepers (PSQI <5: 80.83%) and 14.17% at high risk of OSA. Acculturation was associated with better sleep quality ( = -1.086, = .027) and higher sleep efficiency ( = 2.425, = .021). Mediation analysis indicated that length of stay in the United States indirectly affected sleep quality ( = -0.022, = .026) and efficiency ( = 0.051, = .018) via acculturation.
Discussion: Acculturation significantly affects sleep among Thai women; higher acculturation correlates with better sleep quality and efficiency. Acculturation did not affect OSA risk, suggesting context-specific influences that may benefit sleep through increased social integration. Future research should explore underlying mechanisms in immigrant populations.
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