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Co-sleeping in school-aged children with a motor disability: a comparative population-based study

David Jacquier1, Christopher John Newman1

  • 1Paediatric Neurology and Neurorehabilitation Unit, Department of Paediatrics, University Hospital of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland.

Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology
|October 26, 2016
PubMed

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Co-sleeping is more common in school-aged children with motor disabilities. Factors like special nighttime care needs, age, and housing impact these sleeping arrangements.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurorehabilitation
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Child Development

Background:

  • Co-sleeping (sharing a bed) is a common practice, but its prevalence and influencing factors in children with motor disabilities are not well understood.
  • Understanding co-sleeping patterns is crucial for addressing potential impacts on child well-being and family dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of co-sleeping in school-aged children with motor disabilities compared to the general population.
  • To identify factors associated with co-sleeping in this specific population.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study utilizing questionnaires distributed to parents of children (4-18 years) with motor disabilities and a general school-aged population.
  • Assessed demographic characteristics, co-sleeping habits, and sleep disturbances using the Sleep Disturbance Scale for Children (SDSC).

Main Results:

  • Weekly co-sleeping was significantly more prevalent in children with motor disabilities (11.8%) than in the general population (7.9%).
  • Parental reports indicated special nighttime care needs (e.g., for epilepsy) as a primary reason for co-sleeping in two-thirds of cases.
  • Associated factors in the motor disability group included age, housing crowding, severe visual impairment, and pathological sleep.

Conclusions:

  • Co-sleeping is a frequent occurrence among school-aged children with motor disabilities.
  • Personal, medical, and caregiving factors significantly influence co-sleeping arrangements.
  • Healthcare professionals should proactively inquire about and discuss sleeping arrangements with families of children with motor disabilities.
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