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Multi-Modal Home Sleep Monitoring in Older Adults
Published on: January 26, 2019
Understanding Factors Associated With Sleep Quality in Korean American Older Adults Residing in Subsidized Senior
Jung In Park1, Yuxi Shi2,3, Derek Chang4
1Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing.
Purpose:
Sleep quality is crucial for older adults, yet many experience poor sleep due to physical, mental, and social factors. The current study addresses the research gap on sleep quality among Korean American older adults in senior housing by examining relevant factors.
Method:
Using data from 314 Korean American residents in Los Angeles senior housing, we conducted descriptive analysis and logistic regression models.
Results:
Poor sleep was significantly associated with poor physical health (odds ratio [OR] = 4.89), low energy (OR = 7.92), severe pain (OR = 14.92), multiple chronic conditions (OR = 2.71), and poor mental health (OR = 5.82), including moderate to severe anxiety (OR = 4.71) and depression (OR = 5.11).
Conclusion:
Findings emphasize the unique sleep needs of Korean American older adults in senior housing and provide insights to improve their well-being. The study also highlights the need for further research using longitudinal designs, broader samples, and comprehensive sleep measures.
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