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Investigation and analysis of sleep and mental health status among MEFCs
Kangying Yu1, Shaozheng Song1, Liu Wu1
1School of Nursing, Taihu University of Wuxi, Wuxi, China.
Objective:
To investigate the sleep status and mental health of migrants elderly who followed their children (MEFC) and analyze the influencing factors.
Methods:
A total of 583 MEFCs were surveyed using a general demographic questionnaire, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) scale, and the Symptom Checklist 90 (SCL90) scale.
Results:
The mean PSQI score for MEFCs was 6.98 ± 0.17, and the average SCL90 score was 64.06 ± 2.03. Multiple linear regression analysis indicated that health status and adaptation to the migration destination were associated with PSQI scores (P < 0.05). Health status, adaptation to the migration destination, and family harmony were associated with SCL90 scores (P < 0.05). The association coefficient between the total PSQI and SCL90 scores was r=0.462 (P < 0.05).
Conclusion:
The sleep and mental health of MEFCs were at a normal level. Health status and adaptation influenced sleep status, while health status, adaptation, and family harmony impacted mental health. However, the association between mental health and sleep status was weak.
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