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Kristen Hedger Archbold1, Kenneth J Pituch, Parviz Panahi

  • 1Sleep Disorders Center, Department of Neurology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 48109-0117, USA.

The Journal of Pediatrics
|January 30, 2002
PubMed

Insights

Childhood sleep problems, including sleep-disordered breathing and insomnia, are common in general pediatric clinics. These frequent issues affect many children

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Sleep Medicine
  • Child Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Sleep problems are prevalent in children.
  • Early identification and intervention are crucial for child development.
  • General pediatric practices are key settings for addressing childhood sleep issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the frequency of various childhood sleep problems.
  • To assess sleep issues in children attending general pediatric clinics.
  • To inform pediatricians about common sleep disturbances.

Main Methods:

  • A validated Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire was administered to parents.
  • 1038 children aged 2.0 to 13.9 years were included.
  • Data were collected in general pediatric clinic waiting areas.

Main Results:

  • Insomnia was reported in 41% of children, with 18% experiencing multiple symptoms.
  • Sleep-disordered breathing was identified in 11% of children.
  • Excessive daytime sleepiness (14%) and parasomnias (38%) were also common.

Conclusions:

  • Sleep-disordered breathing, insomnia, excessive sleepiness, and parasomnias are frequent in children.
  • These sleep problems are common in general pediatric settings.
  • Pediatricians should screen for sleep issues during routine visits.
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