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Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire - Infant Version

Cláudia Castro Dias1, Bárbara Figueiredo1, Tiago Miguel Pinto1

  • 1Universidade do Minho, Escola de Psicologia, Braga, Portugal.

Jornal De Pediatria
|August 27, 2017
PubMed

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This study developed the Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire for infants under 12 months (CSHQ-I). The CSHQ-I is a reliable tool for assessing infant sleep problems in the first year of life.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Sleep Medicine

Background:

  • Infant sleep is crucial for development.
  • Existing tools may not adequately assess sleep habits in infants under 12 months.
  • A validated questionnaire is needed for this age group.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose and validate a version of the Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire for infants under 12 months (CSHQ-I).

Main Methods:

  • The study involved 299 infants aged 2 weeks to 12 months.
  • Exploratory factor analysis was used to identify subscales.
  • Reliability and validity were assessed.

Main Results:

  • Four subscales emerged: Bedtime Resistance, Sleep Anxiety, Positive Sleep Habits, and Daytime Sleepiness.
  • The CSHQ-I demonstrated good test-retest reliability and internal consistency.
  • Concurrent validity was supported by significant associations with infant sleep-wake behaviors.

Conclusions:

  • The CSHQ-I is a reliable instrument for assessing sleep problems in infants.
  • This questionnaire can aid in identifying and addressing sleep issues during the first year of life.
Abstract

Keywords:
Children's Sleep Habits QuestionnaireInfant sleepProblemas de sonoQuestionário de Hábitos de Sono das CriançasQuestionário de sonoSleep problemsSleep questionnaireSono infantil

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