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Association between night sleep latency and hypertension: A cross-sectional study
Xia Zhong1, Fuyue Gou1, Huachen Jiao2
1Department of First Clinical Medical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, PR China.
Medicine
|October 25, 2022
Summary
Longer time to fall asleep (night sleep latency) is linked to a higher risk of hypertension in both men and women. This sleep issue may contribute to high blood pressure development alongside other sleep problems.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Health
- Sleep Medicine
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Sleep disorders are recognized risk factors for hypertension.
- The specific association between night sleep latency and hypertension requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationship between night sleep latency and hypertension.
- To explore related sleep factors and gender differences in a Chinese population.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 619 hospitalized patients.
- Statistical analyses included T test, Chi-square, ANOVA, Spearman correlation, and multivariate logistic regression.
- Covariables were adjusted for in the analysis.
Main Results:
- Hypertension patients exhibited significantly longer night sleep latency (P < .001).
- Night sleep latency was independently associated with an increased risk of hypertension in both genders (OR: 1.065).
- Longer latency correlated positively with blood pressure, sleep initiation time, and sleep quality index, while negatively with sleep duration.
Conclusions:
- Increased night sleep latency is a significant risk factor for hypertension in the Chinese population.
- This association persists after adjusting for confounding factors.
- Night sleep latency may play a role in the pathological progression of hypertension, potentially influenced by other sleep parameters.
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