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Sleep Quality and Its Contributing Factors Among Patients With Obesity: A Cross-Sectional Study. | LitMetric

AI Article Synopsis

  • Obesity is linked to poor sleep quality, particularly within a sample of 200 adults in eastern Saudi Arabia, but the factors behind this relationship are not well understood.
  • The study found that over half of the participants reported poor sleep, with higher BMI correlating with worse sleep outcomes, and noted unhealthy lifestyle choices, like inactivity and late caffeine consumption, as significant contributors.
  • The findings suggest that addressing obesity through weight management and lifestyle changes could improve sleep quality and overall health.

Article Abstract

Background:  Obesity is a major public health issue associated with a range of comorbid conditions, including sleep disturbances. Poor sleep quality is common in individuals with obesity, yet the factors contributing to this relationship remain underexplored, especially in non-Western populations. This study aimed to investigate sleep quality and its contributing factors among patients with obesity in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in multiple healthcare centers in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia. Two hundred adults (aged 18-65 years) with obesity (BMI ≥30 kg/m²) were recruited through convenience sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire that assessed demographics, sleep patterns, lifestyle factors (e.g., physical activity, dietary habits, electronic device use), and comorbid health conditions. Sleep quality was self-reported using a four-point scale. Statistical analyses, including descriptive statistics and chi-square tests, were used to identify relationships between BMI and sleep quality.

Results:  The mean age of participants was 42.5 years (SD = 12.3), with 56% female. Participants reported an average sleep duration of 5.8 hours per night (SD = 1.3). Over 50% of participants experienced poor sleep quality, and 64% reported symptoms of sleep apnea. Increasing BMI was associated with poorer sleep quality, with those in the highest BMI categories (BMI >42 kg/m²) reporting the worst sleep outcomes. Lifestyle factors such as physical inactivity (75%) and caffeine consumption (60.5% within six hours of bedtime) were also significantly associated with poor sleep quality.

Conclusions: Obesity is strongly associated with poor sleep quality in this cohort, with higher BMI and unhealthy lifestyle factors contributing to sleep disturbances. Interventions targeting weight management, physical activity, dietary habits, and sleep hygiene are essential for improving sleep quality and overall health in obese patients. Future research should explore the causal mechanisms between obesity and sleep disturbances and evaluate the effectiveness of integrated obesity and sleep interventions.

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