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Sleep security: A rights-based approach.

Aaron Schokman¹, Shannon L Edmed², Deborah Cobb-Clark¹

¹Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia; ARC Centre of Excellence for Children and Families Over the Life Course, Australia.

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Summary

This study developed a definition for sleep security, a concept promoting better sleep health by considering social and environmental factors. The framework aims to guide future research and advocacy for improved sleep conditions globally.

Keywords:

Delphi study Health equity Population health Sleep health Sleep security Social determinants of health

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Area of Science:

Sleep science
Public health
Human rights

Background:

Sleep is crucial for health, but social and environmental factors significantly impact sleep quality.
A human rights perspective is emerging to address sleep health disparities.
The concept of sleep security requires formal definition and domain identification.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and refine the definition and primary domains of sleep security.
To establish a framework for research and advocacy aimed at improving sleep health.
To advance a human rights-based approach to understanding and promoting sleep.

Main Methods:

A modified Delphi study involving Australian experts in sleep, social determinants, health equity, and environmental health.
Iterative rounds of expert consensus-building on definitions and domains.
Qualitative feedback analysis to refine conceptualizations and ensure clarity.

Main Results:

An overarching definition of sleep security was agreed upon by expert consensus.
Five primary domains of sleep security were identified: Safety and security, conducive environment, policy and practice, opportunities and demands, and autonomy.
Refinements to the definition and domain descriptions were made based on expert feedback.

Conclusions:

A preliminary conceptualization of sleep security offers a guiding framework for improving sleep health.
The framework supports research and advocacy focused on social, environmental, and structural determinants of sleep.
Further global validation and refinement of the sleep security framework are recommended.