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Factors Affecting the Quality of Sleep in Children

Ahmad Fadzil1

  • 1Department of Pediatric, Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan 25200, Pahang, Malaysia.

Children (Basel, Switzerland)
|February 12, 2021
PubMed

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Inadequate sleep quality in children impacts the central nervous system and leads to various health issues. Addressing sleep quality requires understanding its multifaceted causes and involving both children and parents in management.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Child Development

Background:

  • Sleep quality is a crucial component of overall sleep health.
  • Inadequate sleep quality can lead to sleep insufficiency and a range of symptoms, primarily affecting the central nervous system in children.
  • Numerous interconnected factors influence children's sleep quality, including genetics, habits, health, environment, and parental involvement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the multifaceted nature of sleep quality in children.
  • To identify key factors affecting sleep quality and the consequences of sleep insufficiency.
  • To outline a management approach for improving sleep quality in pediatric populations.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on pediatric sleep quality.
  • Analysis of factors contributing to sleep insufficiency in children.
  • Discussion of diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.

Main Results:

  • Sleep insufficiency in children manifests with neurocognitive, neurobehavioral, mood, and emotional issues.
  • Associated health conditions include obesity, pulmonary hypertension, and cor pulmonale.
  • Effective management necessitates a thorough history to identify all contributing factors.

Conclusions:

  • Sleep quality is a critical domain of sleep health in children, with significant implications for development and well-being.
  • A comprehensive approach involving children and parents is essential for successful management of sleep insufficiency.
  • Interventions should be tailored to the child's age and specific etiological factors.

Keywords:
affectchildrenfactorssleep insufficiencysleep qualitysleep quantity

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