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  • Psychiatry
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Insomnia and depression frequently co-occur, complicating patient management.
  • Understanding the relationship between depression severity and sleep disturbances is crucial for effective treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between depression severity and sleep disturbances.
  • To establish a foundation for managing co-occurring depression and insomnia.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study using National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data (2015-2018).
  • Included 19,225 participants, assessing depression severity via Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) scores.
  • Multivariate logistic regression with adjustments for demographic and lifestyle factors, incorporating sample weights.

Main Results:

  • Higher PHQ-9 scores correlated with an increased likelihood of sleep disorders.
  • A significant inverted U-shaped association was found between depression severity and trouble sleeping (OR=3.95, 95% CI: 3.35-4.66).
  • No significant interactions were observed for gender, age, marital status, or BMI.

Conclusions:

  • A significant inverted U-shaped correlation exists between sleep disturbances and depression severity.
  • Assessing sleep disorder risks is vital for individuals with depression.
  • This research supports personalized therapeutic interventions for co-occurring depression and insomnia.