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Jainy Shah1, Sneha Sethi1, Brianna F Poirier1

  • 1Australian Research Center for Population Oral Health, Adelaide Dental School, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.

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|December 31, 2024

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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults report more sleep disturbances than non-Indigenous Australians, impacting daytime behavior. Addressing sleep issues may improve overall health for Indigenous adults.

Keywords:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoplesself‐reportedsleep

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  • Sleep Science
  • Indigenous Health
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Sleep pattern irregularities are common in Australia.
  • Limited data exists on sleep patterns among Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander adults.
  • This study addresses this gap by exploring sleep in Indigenous Australian adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate sleep patterns in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander adults.
  • To compare sleep patterns between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australian adults.
  • To examine the effects of sleep disturbances on daytime behavior in Indigenous adults.

Main Methods:

  • A total of 730 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults (18+ years) participated.
  • Self-reported questionnaires assessed sleep quality, disturbances, and daytime sleepiness.
  • Data was compared with the 2016 Sleep Health Foundation national survey.

    • Main Results:

    • Indigenous adults reported higher rates of sleep disturbances, including difficulty falling asleep and nocturnal awakenings.
    • Snoring and breathing pauses were more prevalent in middle-aged Indigenous men.
    • Sleep issues and daytime symptoms were more common in Indigenous women and younger adults (25-34 years).

    Conclusions:

    • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults experience significant sleep pattern irregularities.
    • Early interventions for sleep habits can potentially improve physical and mental health outcomes.
    • Further research and targeted sleep health programs are warranted for Indigenous populations.