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Maha K Abou-Khadra1

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt. maha_korany71@yahoo.com

Sleep & Breathing = Schlaf & Atmung
|September 15, 2011
PubMed

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Sleep problems like bedtime resistance and daytime sleepiness are common in institutionalized children. These issues were more prevalent in children with later bedtimes and shorter sleep durations.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Sleep Medicine
  • Child Psychology
  • Institutional Care Research

Background:

  • Sleep disturbances are prevalent in children.
  • Institutionalized children may face unique challenges affecting sleep.
  • Understanding sleep patterns in this population is crucial for well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize sleep patterns and identify common sleep problems in institutionalized children.
  • To investigate the prevalence of specific sleep issues such as bedtime resistance, daytime sleepiness, and night awakenings.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 118 children aged 4-12 years residing in six institutional care facilities.
  • Caregivers completed the Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ) to gather data on sleep habits and problems.

Main Results:

  • The average bedtime was 9:05 PM, with wake-up time at 6:58 AM, yielding a total sleep duration of 10 hours.
  • Night sleep duration averaged 9.5 hours, and 34.7% of children took daytime naps.
  • Bedtime resistance, daytime sleepiness, and night awakenings were the most frequently reported sleep problems.

Conclusions:

  • Sleep problems are highly prevalent in institutionalized children.
  • Factors such as later bedtimes, insufficient night sleep, and daytime napping are associated with more disturbed sleep patterns.
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