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Epidemiology of Sleep Disturbances Among Primary School Students in Kerman, Iran, in 2019

Maryam Amizadeh1, Ayeh Shamsadini1, Soheil Motamed1,2

  • 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.

Social Work in Public Health
|January 25, 2021
PubMed

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This study found that 26.7% of children in Kerman, Iran, experience sleep disturbances, which are linked to parental education and job status. Early screening and parental education programs can help reduce childhood sleep issues.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Primary sleep disturbances are prevalent in children and adults.
  • These disturbances can negatively impact cognitive function, education, and psychological well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the epidemiology of sleep disturbances among elementary school children in Kerman, Iran.
  • To identify factors associated with sleep disturbances in this pediatric population.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2019 involving 561 children from Kerman elementary schools.
  • Data were collected using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire completed by parents.
  • Statistical analysis was performed to determine prevalence and associations.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of sleep disturbances was 26.7% (150 children), with girls constituting 51.3% of affected children.
  • Sleep disturbances showed a significant association with mothers' lower education levels and parents' higher job positions (P < .05).

Conclusions:

  • A significant proportion of children in Kerman, Iran, experience sleep disturbances.
  • Interventions such as sleep training programs and enhancing parental education levels may help mitigate these issues.
  • Recommendations include implementing educational programs and preschool screenings for early detection and parental support.

Keywords:
IranKermanSleep disturbancesepidemiologystudents

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