Prevalence and Patterns of Insomnia Symptoms Among People Aged 65 and Above in Guangdong Province, China
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Insomnia symptoms are common in older adults in Guangdong, China. Factors like urban living, chronic illness, and mental health conditions are linked to these sleep disturbances.
Area Of Science
- Gerontology
- Sleep Medicine
- Public Health
Background
- Insomnia symptoms are a significant health concern for the elderly population.
- Understanding the prevalence and associated factors is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose Of The Study
- To investigate the prevalence, distribution, and correlative factors of insomnia symptoms among individuals aged 65 and above in Guangdong Province, China.
Main Methods
- A survey was conducted on 4001 elderly participants (aged 65+) in Guangdong Province using multistage stratified cluster sampling.
- Data were analyzed using complex weighted adjustment methods and multinomial logistic regression to identify associations with clinical insomnia symptoms (CIS) and subthreshold insomnia symptoms (SIS).
Main Results
- The pooled prevalence of insomnia symptoms was 13.44%.
- Subthreshold insomnia symptoms (SIS) affected 11.15% and clinical insomnia symptoms (CIS) affected 2.28% of the elderly population.
- Factors associated with SIS and CIS included urban residence, irregular diet, low BMI, chronic diseases, napping, dementia changes, and various depressive and anxiety disorders.
Conclusions
- Insomnia symptoms, both clinical and subthreshold, are prevalent among the elderly in Guangdong.
- Addressing associated factors like chronic diseases and mental health conditions is essential for managing insomnia in this demographic.
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