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Association of sleep duration with socio-economic status and behavioural problems among schoolchildren

Ayse Rodopman Arman1, Pinar Ay, Nese Perdahli Fis

  • 1Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Marmara University Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. aarman@marmara.edu.tr

Acta Paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992)
|September 24, 2010
PubMed

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Schoolchildren

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Sleep Medicine
  • Child Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Total sleep duration (TSD) is crucial for children's health and development.
  • Socio-economic status (SES) and behavioral symptoms may influence sleep patterns in children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate total sleep duration (TSD) in schoolchildren.
  • To examine the association between TSD, socio-economic status (SES), and behavioral symptoms.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 2669 schoolchildren in Istanbul.
  • Parent-completed questionnaires assessed sleep variables; Turkish SES scale determined socio-economic status.
  • Multiple linear regression analyzed relationships between TSD, SES, and behavioral factors.

Main Results:

  • Mean TSD was 10.20 hours; boys slept less than girls.
  • TSD decreased with age and higher socio-economic status (SES).
  • Sleep fragmentation correlated with snoring, parasomnias, daytime sleepiness, and conduct symptoms.

Conclusions:

  • Boys, older children, and those from higher SES backgrounds experienced shorter sleep durations.
  • Reduced TSD in these groups may negatively impact sleep hygiene and psychological well-being.
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