Sleep hygiene, sleep-related problems, and their relations with quality of life in a primary-care population in southwest Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Background: Little is recognized about factors affecting poor sleep hygiene and relations of sleep problems with the quality of life among adults. Aims: To evaluate sleep hygiene, explore its associated factors, assess the prevalence of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) and insomnia, and their relations with sleep hygiene. Besides, correlate sleep problems with life quality. Methods: A representative sample of primary healthcare population was surveyed using questionnaires comprising sociodemographic characters, personal lifestyles, validated Arabic versions of Epworth sleepiness scales, Athens insomnia scale, short-form health survey questionnaire (SF-12), and developed Arabic sleep hygiene index (SHI). Results: A total of 401 adults participated in the study. The average SHI score was 17.25 ± 7.33. Poorer sleep hygiene was significantly detected in younger age, unmarried, unemployed, smokers, and energy drinks consumers ( P < 0.05). Positive significant correlations were correlated with cellphone and video-gaming duration. About 56.61% and 39.90% of participants suffered insomnia symptoms and EDS, respectively. Significant poorer SHI was detected among insomnia and EDS sufferers. Negative significant correlations were observed between scores of both components of SF-12 and EDS, insomnia, and SHI. Conclusion: Significant negative associations were detected between SHI, EDS, insomnia, and both components of life quality. The role of sleep hygiene education programs in the promotion of sleep and quality of life need to be considered.

Assessment of Sleep Quality and Sleep Hygiene among Nursing officers during COVID pandemic in a Tertiary Care Hospital in a Southern District of Karnataka, India

“…Poor sleep quality was high among the nursing officers who were practicing poor sleep hygiene and good sleep quality was seen high among who were practicing good sleep hygiene practices which was similar to the results found in a study done among Primary healthcare centre nursing staff in Southwest Saudi Arabia. [23] This shows that sleep hygiene practice play an important role in maintaining sleep quality.…”

Associations between Chinese college students’ anxiety and depression: A chain mediation analysis

“…In short, coffee consumption and the use of electronic devices late at night will worsen their quality if sleep [ 48 ]. This will affect not only their quality of physical and mental life, but also \social relations, thereby reducing social QoL [ 45 , 47 , 70 ]. Irregular work, rest and insomnia will lead to a decline in sleep quality (which will lead to inattention while working and studying during the day), decrease in social activities (more likely to cause depression), and seriously affect the psychological state.…”

Effect of sleep hygiene training given to elderly individuals on daytime sleepiness and fatigue: A randomized controlled trial

“…This form, created by the researchers as a result of the literature review; consists of eight questions including age, gender, educational status, marital status, employment status, income level, whether there is a sleep problem, daytime sleep status, and whether they do anything to sleep (Awadalla et al, 2020; Zalai et al, 2017).…”

“…EDS is a major public health problem that is widely seen, rapidly gaining importance around the world (Awadalla et al, 2020; Thorarinsdottir et al, 2019). EDS causes health issues, low levels of physical activity, restrictions on daily life activities, poor physical functions, depressive symptoms, predisposition to accidents, social incompatibility, and poor quality of life in older adults (Awadalla et al, 2020; Thorarinsdottir et al, 2019). EDS can cause decreased attention in the elderly (Berger et al, 2021).…”

“…Sleep quality is negatively affected due to impaired sleep hygiene in elderly people (Van der Heijden et al, 2018). Poor sleep hygiene is thought to be one of the factors contributing to insomnia and EDS (Awadalla et al, 2020). Sleep hygiene refers to individual practices or routines that include the management of environmental factors specifically used to optimize the amount and quality of sleep (Shriane et al, 2020).…”