Sleep quality and self-efficacy for managing chronic disease: A cross-sectional study in the elderly Population in Edirne Province

Abstract

Objective: To examine the relationship between sleep quality and self-efficacy for managing chronic diseases in elderly individuals living at home in Edirne province. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, the data was collected through simple random sampling and home visits from 244 individuals aged 60 years and older between March and December 2018. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, the Self-Efficacy for Managing Chronic Disease 6-Item Scale, and the Interview Form were used in the study. The data was collected using descriptive analysis, t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson correlation, and linear regression analysis. Results: Most of the individuals (86.1%) had poor sleep quality and the mean Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index total score was 7.16±3.04. The mean of Self-Efficacy for Managing Chronic Disease 6-Item Scale total score was 4.82±1.79. Sleep quality was worse in individuals who were women, single, retired, perceiving their health as bad, and with comorbidities (p˂0.05). There was a negative and significant relationship between the scales in correlation and regression analyses (p˂0.05). Conclusions: Self-efficacy in chronic disease management was an important factor in improving sleep quality. Healthcare professionals must be knowledgeable and experienced in practices that increase self-efficacy in primary care.