Factors influencing sleep disorders in perimenopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Sleep disorders are common in perimenopausal women. Depression, hot flashes, chronic disease, and psychotropic drug use significantly increase the risk for these sleep disturbances.
Area Of Science
- Reproductive Medicine
- Sleep Medicine
- Public Health
Background
- Sleep disorders are a prevalent issue among women during the perimenopausal transition.
- Identifying the key factors contributing to sleep disturbances is crucial for this demographic.
Purpose Of The Study
- To conduct a meta-analysis to determine the influencing factors of sleep disorders in perimenopausal women.
Main Methods
- A comprehensive literature search was performed across PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, and Web of Science.
- Data from 12 studies involving 11,928 women were analyzed using Stata16.0 for meta-analysis.
Main Results
- Depression (OR=2.73), hot flashes (OR=2.70), chronic disease (OR=1.39), and psychotropic drug use (OR=3.19) were identified as significant risk factors.
- All identified risk factors showed statistical significance (p < 0.05).
Conclusions
- Sleep disorders are a common symptom in perimenopausal women, influenced by several factors.
- Healthcare managers should utilize these findings to improve prevention and management strategies, targeting high-risk individuals to reduce incidence and severity.
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