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Tuğba Gültekin1, Ayla Bayık-Temel2
1Dokuz Eylül University Health Services Vocational School, First and Emergency Aid Program, İzmir, Turkey.
Florence Nightingale Journal of Nursing
|July 15, 2021
Summary
A significant portion of preschool children experience sleep problems, with prevalence linked to maternal education and sleeping arrangements. Early identification and counseling by nurses are recommended.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Sleep Medicine
- Child Development
- Public Health
Background:
- Sleep problems are common in preschool children and can impact development.
- Understanding the prevalence and associated factors is crucial for early intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of sleep problems in preschool children.
- To identify factors affecting sleep problems in this age group.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive field study was conducted with 325 preschool children (aged 4-6) and their mothers in İzmir.
- Data were collected through interviews using the "Brief Infant Sleep Questionnaire Turkish Form."
- Statistical analysis included chi-square tests using SPSS 16.0.
Main Results:
- The prevalence of sleep problems was found to be 43.4%.
- Sleep problems were more common in children of mothers with a high school education compared to those with higher education.
- Children sharing rooms with siblings, other individuals, or sleeping in parents' beds had a higher prevalence of sleep problems.
Conclusions:
- Nurses play a vital role in identifying and addressing sleep problems in preschool children during routine assessments.
- Maternal education level and sleeping arrangements are significant factors associated with childhood sleep issues.
- Counseling and education for mothers are essential to manage and prevent sleep problems in young children.
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