2019
DOI: 10.1111/psyg.12402
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The prevalence and clinical risk factors of insomnia in the Chinese elderly based on comprehensive geriatric assessment in Chongqing population

Abstract: Background Insomnia is a major public health problem affecting older people. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and clinical risk factors of insomnia in a representative sample of Chinese elderly (≥ 60 years) in Chongqing. Methods A cross‐sectional study based on comprehensive geriatric assessment was conducted from January 2013 to February 2014. A questionnaire on sleep status was provided to each patient and insomnia was assessed according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disord… Show more

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“…Second, being separated from their children or partners can cause older people to become depressed and isolated and to lack emotional comfort (54,55). Finally, may problems can occur with aging, [e.g., cognitive decline, sleep disturbances, and malnutrition (56)]. Previous studies have reported that hypertension and diabetes are characterized by a long course, a poor prognosis, and are difficult to cure.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Second, being separated from their children or partners can cause older people to become depressed and isolated and to lack emotional comfort (54,55). Finally, may problems can occur with aging, [e.g., cognitive decline, sleep disturbances, and malnutrition (56)]. Previous studies have reported that hypertension and diabetes are characterized by a long course, a poor prognosis, and are difficult to cure.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Compared with the prevalence reported in most previous works, the insomnia prevalence revealed in this study is much higher. The prevalence was reported range 11.9-37.75% among the general population, community residents, adults, and the elderly in China [6,7]. Meanwhile, it was also higher than 24% reported for U.S. workers [9], 32.9% for Korean workers [10], and 4.7% for male workers in Japan [29], but similar to 39.7% for gas transmission industry workers in Iran [30].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 93%
“…However, the prevalence of insomnia and its associated factors are rarely known in steel workers, especially in China. Several socio-demographic, psychological, lifestyle-and be havior-related, as well as occupational factors are associated with insomnia, including anxiety, physical health, religious beliefs [5], sex [6], alcohol consumption [20], a lack of steady income, less frequent social contacts, reduced social capital, living alone [7], shift work [21], occupational stress [8], etc. However, little is known about whether the prevalence of insomnia and its associated factors are different across job categories of steel workers.…”
Section: Questionnaire Measurementsmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…The American Insomnia Survey, an epidemiological survey, showed that insomnia in the general population reached 22.1% based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)-IV-TR (2). The prevalence of insomnia increases with age, and its prevalence in the elderly is known to be around 20-55% (1,3,4). Chronic insomnia constitutes a vicious cycle that makes the disease more susceptible to fixation.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%