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Sleep Patterns and Quality in Omani Adults.
Mohammed A Al-Abri1, Ibtisam Al Lawati2, Fahad Zadjali3
1Department of Physiology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
Nature and Science of Sleep
|April 29, 2020
Summary
Omani adults predominantly practice biphasic-siesta sleep patterns, with most taking afternoon naps. Polyphasic sleep is linked to increased daytime sleepiness.
Area of Science:
- Sleep Science
- Chronobiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Global sleep patterns are influenced by social, cultural, and environmental factors.
- Altered sleep patterns can lead to poor sleep quality and daytime sleepiness.
- Understanding sleep patterns in diverse populations is crucial for public health initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate sleep patterns and quality in Omani adults.
- To identify prevalent sleep behaviors within the Omani population.
- To explore associations between sleep patterns, age, and sleepiness.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study conducted in Muscat, Oman (June 2015 - February 2017).
- Four hundred adults (52% male, 48% female) were randomly selected.
- Sleep patterns were assessed using actigraphy for one week, alongside the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).
Main Results:
- Four distinct sleep patterns were identified: monophasic, biphasic (post-dawn), biphasic (afternoon siesta), and polyphasic.
- The biphasic-siesta pattern was most common (35%), followed by polyphasic (28%), monophasic (26%), and biphasic-dawn (11%).
- Biphasic-siesta was associated with younger adults (25-34 years), while polyphasic sleep correlated with higher ESS scores and longer total 24-hour sleep duration.
Conclusions:
- The biphasic-siesta sleep pattern is predominant among Omani adults, with a high prevalence of afternoon siestas.
- Polyphasic sleep patterns are significantly associated with increased daytime sleepiness.
- Findings highlight the need for tailored sleep health interventions considering cultural sleep practices.
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