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Gender Differences in Sleep Disturbance among Elderly Koreans: Hallym Aging Study
Shan Ai Quan1, Yong Chun Li2, Wen Jie Li3
1Department of Child and Adolescent and Women Health, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.
Journal of Korean Medical Science
|October 7, 2016
Summary
Alcohol impacts men's sleep quality, while exercise and stress levels significantly affect sleep quality in elderly Korean women. This study highlights gender-specific factors influencing sleep in older adults.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Sleep Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Sleep quality is crucial across the lifespan, particularly for community-dwelling elderly individuals.
- Understanding gender-specific factors affecting sleep is vital for targeted interventions in aging populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate gender differences in sleep quality among elderly Koreans.
- To identify key factors influencing sleep quality in this demographic.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the 2010 Hallym Aging Study (HAS) with 382 participants (aged 45+).
- Assessed sleep quality using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).
- Analyzed socioeconomic status, smoking, alcohol consumption, exercise, and stress levels as potential covariates.
Main Results:
- Alcohol consumption was linked to poorer sleep quality in elderly Korean men (OR = 3.35).
- Lack of regular exercise significantly increased the risk of poor sleep in women (OR = 4.46).
- Higher stress levels were associated with poorer sleep quality in both genders, particularly in women (OR = 5.60).
Conclusions:
- Sleep quality determinants differ between genders in elderly Koreans.
- Alcohol is a risk factor for poor sleep in men, while exercise and stress are significant factors for women.
- Findings suggest tailored approaches to improve sleep health in older adults based on gender.
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