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The Relationship Between Thyroid Dysfunction and Sleep Quality Among Population of Saudi Arabia
Nahlah Fahad Alreshidi1, Hialah Alenzi1, Rasha Alrashidi1
1Internal Medicine Department, College of Medicine, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia.
Purpose:
Thyroid problems and sleep disturbances are common health problems that impact people of all ages, income levels, and genders. The clinical relationship between these conditions is still not well understood, despite their widespread occurrence. The main objectives of the study were to determine the prevalence of thyroid disorders and evaluate the relationship between them and sleep quality in the Saudi Arabian population.
Patients And Methods:
The study employed an observational cross-sectional design and included a representative Saudi Arabian cohort. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was included in a digital self-administered survey that participants were asked to complete.
Results:
There were 1044 responders in the study, most of whom (54%) were between the ages of 21 and 30. Female respondents made up 62% of the sample. Thyroid disorders were diagnosed in 9.2% of cases. A significant correlation was found (p=0.001 and p<0.001, respectively) between thyroid disorders and sleep disturbances as well as the use of sleep medications.
Conclusion:
The study revealed a significant prevalence of poor sleep quality in the Saudi population as a whole, with thyroid disorder diagnosis and female gender emerging as independent risk factors. More extensive longitudinal studies in the area are desperately needed.
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