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Sleep disorders in adults treated at Health and Community Action Center No. 27, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Claudia Wydler1, Carolina Fraga2, Aldana Azcárate3

  • 1Médica Psiquiatra, Centro de Salud y Acción Comunitaria número 27, Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Argentina. . draclaudiawydler@gmail.com.

Vertex (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
|July 14, 2026
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Poor sleep quality is prevalent in adults, affecting physical and mental health. Regular sleep quality assessments and interventions are recommended for better patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Poor sleep quality is a common issue impacting physical and mental well-being.
  • It affects a significant portion of the general population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) in adults aged 18+ at a health center in Buenos Aires.
  • To assess the general sleep quality of patients attending the facility.

Main Methods:

  • An observational, analytical, prospective, and cross-sectional study was conducted.
  • The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire was administered to 208 patients.
  • Data collected included sleep quantity and quality parameters.

Main Results:

Keywords:
insomniasleepThe Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Indexsleep disorderscognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia

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  • The average age of participants was 48.3 years, with 76.9% being women.
  • A high prevalence of poor sleep quality was observed, with 65.4% scoring >5 on the PSQI.
  • Specific issues included prolonged sleep latency (81.3%), daytime dysfunction (66.3%), and insufficient sleep duration (58.7%).

Conclusions:

  • The high prevalence of poor sleep quality necessitates routine assessment during patient consultations.
  • Educating patients on sleep hygiene measures and offering treatment are crucial.
  • Implementing regular sleep quality evaluations can improve patient health outcomes.