Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index Questionnaire Research Articles

Sleep quality among medical students during third wave of COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study in Government Medical College Jammu

Background: COVID-19 has caused lot of suffering for everyone. Hundreds of thousands of people were affected in all aspects. Increased stress due to the pandemic may affect medical students' sleep quality. The authors aimed to evaluate the sleep quality of medical students during pandemic and relationship, if any, between sleep quality and and socio-demographic variables. Methods: An online survey of medical students was conducted in January 2022, when India was in third wave of pandemic. This cross-sectional study was conducted using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire at a tertiary teaching hospital in Jammu, UT, J&K, India. Results: Among 307 participants, mean global PSQI score was 9.91± 3.62 which indicated a poor quality of sleep. Among the component scores, habitual sleep efficiency had the highest score of 2.99± 0.16. Majority (91.53%) of the respondents had a poor sleep quality with global PSQI score >5. Among the socio-demographic variables, alcohol intake and any conflict in the family were found to be statistically significant (p<0.05). Conclusion: Nine out of ten medical students have insufficient sleep, which is a real cause for concern. The authors recommend that stress management (anxiety), lifestyle changes, and sleep training be included in the medical record and updated regularly.

A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY ON FEMALE CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATES' HEALTH ISSUES, NUTRITIONAL ANTHROPOMETRIC PARAMETERS, SLEEP PATTERNS AND OCCUPATIONAL STRESS

Background and Purpose: Professional workers frequently experience occupational stress. This also applies to female employees. Such stress is negatively impacting health indicators, particularly sleep disturbance. The study aims to determine the degree of work stress, health issues, sleep patterns and nutritional anthropometric parameters like body fat percentage(BF%), waist circumference(WC), waist-hip ratio(WHR) status.Materials/Method: By using Occupational Stress Index(OSI) scale, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI) and Physical Health Questionnaire(PHQ), responses were collected including socio-demographic, professional data from female customer service associates (n=103) by simple random sampling method in Kolkata. Bio-electric Impedance based Body Composition Analyzer, anthropometric measurements were also involved.Results: The study finds that significant number of subjects are having moderate work stress(mean OSI score 133.40±19.41), sleep disturbances(mean PSQI Global score 6.71±3.31), including physical health problems respecting headache, sleep disturbance.Subjects are having significantly high mean for body fat% (33.46±7.91) and (37.83±5.08) among (20-39)years and (40-59)years age group respectively, WC (84.43±10.43) and WHR (1.05±1.88) indicating abdominal obesity, poor nutritional condition.Conclusion: The study is vital to address the health concerns among working females with a particular focus on nutritional health conditions. A well-executed nutritional health plan, with a focus on nutrition and lifestyle education, can help to prevent this.

Sleep disorders and diabetes mellitus. Literature review and own data

The article presents analysis of current research on sleep disorders in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The mechanisms underlying the relationship between insomnia and glycemic control are complex, as both DM can cause sleep disorders and insomnia can worsen the course of diabetes. It is well known that both short (< 6 hours) and long (> 8 hours) sleep durations are associated with an elevated risk of diabetes development. The reported prevalence of sleep disorders in diabetes patients ranges between 28.0% and 59.1%. Our investigation performed in Lviv with the use of Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire, identified that 46.2% of T2DM patients experienced sleep disorders. A comprehensive literature review also unveils association between DM and diverse sleep disorders such as insomnia, circadian rhythm disturbances, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and restless legs syndrome (RLS). The article furnishes insights into the classification, diagnostic principles, and treatment modalities for these disorders. Referral of patients to sleep specialists for the management of sleep disorders and the integration of sleep hygiene into diabetes care can effectively mitigate symptoms, forestall DM complications, and enhance patients’ quality of life. Circadian molecules like nobiletin, REV‑ERB agonists, and CRY stabilizers have demonstrated efficacy in preclinical studies and hold potential for the development of novel treatments for conditions associated with circadian dysregulation. Considering the frequency of detection of sleep disorders in T2DM patients according to the modern literary sources and own research, the study of this problem is important for the development of an algorithm for the examination of such patients, namely the need for endocrinologists to pay attention to the sleep status of patients and, if necessary, to refer them to somnologists. Further investigation into the etiology of sleep disorders in T2DM patients and their correlation with carbohydrate metabolism indicators exhibits promise. It is imperative to explore avenues to address these causes by complementing the primary therapy for T2DM.

Do Sleep Time and Duration Affect the Development of Prehypertension in Undergraduate Medical Students? An Experience from a Tertiary Care Hospital in Kolkata

Abstract Introduction and Objective Hypertension is an evolving public health challenge at present, and it is preceded by a prehypertensive stage. Irregular sleep duration and pattern have been found to be linked with cardiovascular diseases. Medical students are highly vulnerable to low quality sleep due to pressure regarding the academic curriculum and poor lifestyle. The present study aimed to estimate the prevalence of prehypertension, describe the risk factors and sleep patterns of undergraduate medical students, and determine the association, if any, involving sleep time and duration and prehypertension. Materials and Methods Data was collected from 254 undergraduate medical students via the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire and a self-structured questionnaire. The frequency of events was established and the Chi-squared and t-tests were applied to determine the association. Finally, regression analysis was performed to determine the correlation. Results Male sex, high body mass index (BMI), poor sleep quality, and night sleep duration shorter than 5 hours were found to be significant risk factors for the development of prehypertensive condition (prevalence of 42.5%). However, there were no statistically significant associations regarding prehypertension and family history, junk food and salt intake, physical activity and daytime napping, bedtime, and wake-up time. Night sleep duration shorter than 5 hours presented an odds ratio of 4.713 (p = 0.010) for the development of prehypertension after adjusting for other risk factors, such as male sex, sleep quality, and high BMI. Discussion and Conclusion A high prevalence of prehypertension (42.5%) was noted among undergraduate medical students. Night sleep duration shorter than 5 hours was a significant risk factor for the development of prehypertension, whereas sleep time was not significantly associated with prehypertension.

Association of night-time sleep and daytime napping with painful temporomandibular disorder.

Painful temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is the common cause of chronic oro-facial pain, which may interfere with sleep. Previous studies have documented an association between sleep and TMD. This study aimed to further explore the association of night-time sleep and daytime napping with painful TMD. A total of 419 patients (aged 31.88 ± 11.54 years with women forming 85.4%) from a TMD/Orofacial Pain center were enrolled. Patients' sleep conditions were evaluated with the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire, and information on night-time sleep duration, napping duration and napping frequency was interviewed. TMD was diagnosed according to the Diagnostic Criteria for TMD protocol and stratified into myalgia (muscle pain), arthralgia (joint pain) and combined (muscle and joint pain) subgroups. The severity of TMD was measured with the Fonseca Anamnestic Index (FAI) questionnaire. Restricted cubic spline (RCS) regression models were established to explore relationships between sleep and painful TMD subgroups. Patients with poor sleep quality (PSQI≥6) had higher FAI scores (median 60, p < .001) and higher proportions of painful TMDs. The myalgia subgroup had higher PSQI scores (median 8, p < .001) than the arthralgia subgroup. The RCS models indicated a non-linear relationship between night-time sleep duration and myalgia (p < .001), which was not observed in arthralgia. However, there were no significant findings concerning napping and painful TMD subgroups. This study found that the association between sleep and TMD is mainly related to painful TMD conditions, which are associated with night-time sleep duration.

The Effect of Giving Lavender Aromatherapy on Sleep Quality in the Elderly in Kamasan Village, Banjaran District, Bandung Regency in 2023

Background: Old age is a period of decline. This causes a significant decline in cognitive abilities and the speed of the aging process, such as impaired concentration, impaired language and memory abilities. As people get older, many changes occur, both physically and mentally. Changes in appearance that are part of the normal aging process, such as decreased vision, lack of sleep or decreased stamina, pose a threat to the integrity of the elderly. Objective: Analyze the effect of giving Lavender Aromatherapy on the Sleep Quality of the Elderly in Kamasan Village, Banjaran District, Bandung Regency in 2023 Methodology: The research design used was quasi experimental with pre and post two group design. The sample in this study consisted of 32 pregnant women, consisting of 16 people in the intervention group and 16 people in the control group. The sampling technique uses random sampling technique. The research instrument used was the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire regarding sleep quality. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Wiolcoxon test to determine the difference in sleep quality scores before and after the intervention group and the control group Research Results: showed changes in the sleep quality of elderly women before and after giving lavender aromatherapy. The results of statistical knowledge tests showed that the significance value (p-value) was 0.000. The p-value (0.000) &lt; p alpha (0.05) means that there is an effect of giving lavender aromatherapy on the sleep quality of elderly women in Gunamekar Village, Bungbulang District, Garut District in 2023. Conclusion: giving lavender aromatherapy provides significant changes to the sleep quality of elderly women Suggestion: It is hoped that the elderly, their families and the community can play an active role in health service programs, especially regarding the health of the elderly, to be able to carry out routine checks so that they can treat their complaints as early as possible.

The effect of sleep on swimming performance

There has been extensive research on sleep, including the stages, deprivation, and importance. The benefits of sleep have been known for a long period of time and the recommended 8h is widely accepted. There is limited research into the importance of sleep for athletes, especially swimmers. There is also very little research into university athletes. It is important to understand the effect on student-athletes as their lifestyle, diet and general day-to-day life differ from elite athletes. The aim of the study was to investigate if quality of sleep affects swimming performance in university level swimmers. Ethical approval was given by the Northumbria University Faculty of Health and Life Science Ethics Committee. 11 student-athletes from the Northumbria University swimming team were recruited for the study. The sample size was determined by the size of the swimming team and those who volunteered. Participants completed a 50 and 200 m freestyle timed swim in the morning and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire. The times were compared between morning and evening, and between those deemed to have good quality sleep compared to poor quality sleep. The data was tested for normality and analysed using a paired t-test and Wilcoxon, depending on the normality of the data. For the 200 m swim, performance was quicker in the evening (P = 0.013). Eight out of the 11 swimmers (66%) were deemed to have poor quality sleep, one of those having a sleeping disorder. These results are in line with another study looking at the time of day on swimming performance (Nunes, et al. [2021]. Chronobiology International., 38, 1), where a significant difference was found in performance in a 400 m swim (between morning and evening), and no difference in a 50 m swim. As 66% of participants were found to have poor quality sleep, this highlights the importance of sleep and understanding the effects of sleep deprivation. The findings of the study reveal that the athletes performed better in the evening (18:00 hrs) compared to the morning (07:00 hrs). This is important when planning competitions and training programs. By understanding that athletes perform better in the evening when they’re more motivated and alert, coaches can plan more sessions in the evening than in the morning. This can also be considered for BUCS events, as the performance standard will be higher later in the day.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COFFEE CONSUMPTION AND SLEEP QUALITY WITH THE INCIDENCE OF ACNE VULGARIS

Acne vulgaris, or acne, was a common skin problem that occurred in adolescents and young adults, and had a significant psychological impact, especially on individual self-confidence. The high prevalence of this issue, along with factors such as dietary patterns, sleep habits, and coffee consumption, led to a need for deeper understanding of its relationship with skin conditions. This study aimed to evaluate the association between coffee consumption and sleep quality with the occurrence of acne vulgaris. The research method used a quantitative approach with a survey design and descriptive correlational method in a cross-sectional research approach. The instruments included a coffee consumption questionnaire with a Cronbach’s alpha value of 0.707 and a PSQI (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index) questionnaire with a Cronbach’s alpha value of 0.888. The study sample consisted of students from Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia Kampus Sumedang who experienced acne problems, frequently consumed coffee, and had insufficient sleep hours. Data collection was conducted through questionnaires that covered information about coffee consumption patterns and types of coffee consumed, as well as sleep patterns. The research results indicated that there was no significant relationship between coffee consumption and the occurrence of acne vulgaris, with a p-value of 0.106 (&gt;0.05). However, there was a significant association between sleep quality and the occurrence of acne vulgaris, with a p-value less than 0.001. The conclusion from this study was that coffee did not directly impact the growth of acne, but poor sleep quality could directly affect acne occurrence. Further research is expected to explore other factors that may cause acne vulgaris.

Factors that related with sleep disturbance among older nursing home residents with dementia

This study aimed to identify factors that related with sleep disturbance among older people with dementia in nursing homes. This cross-sectional study included 140 participants aged 60 years old and over, who were diagnosed with dementia (according to DSM 5 criteria) from November 2022 through January 2023 in 3 nursing homes in Hanoi, Vietnam. Sleep quality was assessed by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire. The mean (SD) age among participants was 78.23 (8.73) and the female/male ratio was 1.5. The prevalence of poor sleep was 76.4% (n = 107). The poor sleep was significantly associated with depression (p = 0.007). The prevalence of poor sleep quality among the older people in nursing homes is relatively high. Depression is related to poor sleep quality among participants. Therefore, evaluating sleep quality among nursing homes should be performed as a basic clinical practice.

The Relationship Between The Hemodialysis Span and The Stress Level and Sleep Quality of Chronic Kidney Failure Patients In Hemodialysis Room At Tk. III Slamet Riyadi Hospital Surakarta

Hemodialysis will affect stress levels and sleep quality in chronic kidney failure patients. The longer a patient with chronic kidney failure undergoes hemodialysis therapy, the patient's stress level and sleep quality will worsen. The study aimed to analyze the relationship between the term hemodialysis and the stress level and sleep quality of chronic kidney failure patients at Tk.III Slamet Riyadi Hospital, Surakarta. The research adopted a quantitative descriptive analytical design with a cross-sectional approach. The sampling technique used total sampling with 57 respondents. Data collection methods utilized the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-42) and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaires. The statistical test operated the gamma test. The results revealed the relationship between the term hemodialysis and stress levels and sleep quality with a p-value of 0.009 and 0.006. It inferred a relationship between the hemodialysis span, stress levels, and sleep quality. The correlation value between variables is 0.431 and 0.410. The longer the hemodialysis, the higher the stress level and the worse the patient's sleep quality (one blank single space line, 9 point font)

The relationship between sleep quality and dynamic balance in the elderly

Background: The aging process in older adults will bring comprehensive changes related to the ability of their physiological functions. This condition causes the elderly's sleep patterns to change with various sleep disorders, resulting in poor sleep quality. The decrease in sleep quality in the elderly can affect their quality of life, including balance disorders. This study aimed to determine the relationship between sleep quality and dynamic balance in the elderly. Methods: This research used a cross-sectional study conducted in Nyuh Kuning Traditional Village, Mas, Ubud, Gianyar, in November 2023. The sampling technique used in this study was total sampling with a sample size of 43 people aged 60 years and over. Sleep quality was measured using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire, and dynamic balance was calculated using the Time Up and Go Test (TUG Test). Results: The research subjects were dominated by the elderly with poor sleep quality, 30 of whom were elderly (69.8%). Meanwhile, in dynamic balance, most research subjects had variations in dynamic balance and mobility, and the result of the TUG Test (+) was 33 elderly (76.7%). The obtained Sig. (2-tailed) value of the correlation between sleep quality and dynamic balance was 0.000 (&lt;0.05). Sleep quality strongly correlates with dynamic balance, with a correlation coefficient (r) of 0.836, indicating a positive relationship. Conclusion: There was a positive significant relationship between sleep quality and dynamic balance in the elderly.

Effect of Third Molar Surgery on Sleep Health Parameters of Young Adults: An Observational Study.

Background and Objectives: The role of surgical extraction of the third molar in patients' sleep quality remains unclear, although it is one of the most common oral surgical procedures. The aim of this study is to assess the changes in patient-reported sleep health outcomes after third molar surgery and to investigate any associations between sleep parameters and post-extraction pain. Materials and Methods: Young adults without known comorbidities who were in need of mandibular third molar surgical extraction were included. All participants completed a sleep diary, the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS) questionnaires, which were used to assess sleep habits, daytime sleepiness, sleep quality and insomnia severity one week before and after extraction. In addition, a visual analog scale was completed postoperatively to assess the perception of pain. Results: Out of 75 patients who completed the study protocol, 32 (42.7%) were males and 43 (57.3%) were females, with a mean age of 24.01 (±3.43) years. Postoperatively, statistically significant higher scores were observed for PSQI [4.85 (±2.32) before vs. 5.39 (±2.75) after, p = 0.041], AIS [5.56 (±3.23) before vs. 6.91 (±4.06) after, p < 0.001] and average weekly number of nocturnal awakenings [2.01 (±3.72) before vs. 4.19 (±5.20) after, p < 0.001] but not for ESS, average weekly sleep duration and average weekly sleep onset latency. Pain perception was increased in patients who slept worse on almost all seven postoperative days, although this did not reach statistical significance. Conclusions: Third molar surgery impacts sleep quality and insomnia severity in the first week after extraction, while there is no effect on daytime sleepiness. The worsening of subjective sleep symptoms after extraction may be associated with an increased perception of pain.

The effects of melatonin and magnesium in a novel supplement delivery system on sleep scores, body composition and metabolism in otherwise healthy individuals with sleep disturbances

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a novel dietary supplement, including melatonin and magnesium, delivered via coffee pods on sleep quality, resting metabolic rate (RMR), and body composition in individuals with poor sleep quality disturbances. Using a double-blinded, randomized, crossover trial, we recruited 35 participants to a 4-week intervention with both supplements (1.9 mg melatonin + 200 mg elemental magnesium before sleep) and placebo conditions, considering a 7d washout period between treatments. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire was applied, RMR (kcal) was measured using indirect calorimetry (canopy ventilated open-circuit system) and body composition was assessed using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Decreases in PSQI and anger – hostility scores, as well as in energy intake and fat mass, were observed (p < 0.05) for both conditions, from baseline to the end of each 4-week intervention. Differences between conditions were also observed for these parameters along with energy spent in activity, number of sedentary breaks, sleep efficiency, latency time, time in bed, total sleep time, awakening time, and movement index (p < 0.05) favouring the supplement condition. However, the final PSQI questionnaire scores still indicated poor sleep quality on average (PSQI > 5), in both conditions, with no changes regarding RMR. A melatonin-magnesium supplement, in a coffee pod format, showed improvements in sleep quality in otherwise healthy individuals with sleep disturbances, however PSQI questionnaire scores still indicated poor quality on average (PSQI > 5).

Healthy diet habits attenuate the association of poor sleep quality with nonfatal ischemic stroke: A prospective rural cohort

ObjectivesThe combined impact of sleep quality and diet habits on ischemic stroke remains unclear, particularly in rural populations. Therefore, this study aimed to estimate the individual and joint associations of sleep quality and diet habits with nonfatal ischemic stroke among rural adults. MethodsA total of 22 536 participants free of stroke were enrolled from the Henan Rural Cohort. Sleep quality and diet habits were evaluated with the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and food frequency questionnaire, respectively. The ischemic stroke incidence was analyzed using Kaplan-Meier curves. Cox regression and restricted cubic spline were employed to estimate the correlation of sleep quality or diet habits with ischemic stroke. ResultsDuring an average 3.92 y of follow-up, 665 ischemic stroke patients were identified. The adjusted hazard ratio (95% confidence interval) of ischemic stroke risk compared with good sleep quality was 1.276 (1.057–1.542). The hazard ratio (95% confidence interval) of nonfatal ischemic stroke compared with unhealthy diet habits was 0.693 (0.589–0.814). The restricted cubic spline indicated that the risk of ischemic stroke increased with the increase of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. And the higher the diet quality score, the lower the risk of ischemic stroke. (Ptrend < 0.05). Further analysis indicated that the association of poor sleep quality with ischemic stroke was alleviated by healthy diet habits (P < 0.05). Additionally, a robust correlation remained after excluding individuals with ischemic stroke in the first year. ConclusionsPoor sleep quality was positively associated with nonfatal ischemic stroke among rural adults, and healthy diet habits attenuated this relationship. Developing healthy diet and sleep habits may have potential health implications for preventing ischemic stroke. Trial registrationThe Henan Rural Cohort Study has been registered at the Chinese Clinical Trial Register (registration no. ChiCTR-OOC-15006699). Date of registration: July 6, 2015.

Effects of Heavy Alcohol Use on Nighttime Blood Pressure, Sleep Quality, and Urine Catecholamines

Heavy alcohol drinking habits contribute to the development of hypertension; this is partly due to overactivation of the sympathetic nervous system and the increased release of catecholamines. Recently, heavy alcohol drinking has been linked to poor sleep quality, but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. We postulated that long-term frequent heavy alcohol use could increase catecholamine levels and cause blood pressure dysregulation at night, altogether influencing sleep quality. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to test the following hypothesis that compared to non-heavy drinkers, heavy drinkers have a higher level of nighttime catecholamines, a higher levels of nighttime blood pressure, and poorer sleep quality. A total of 44 men and postmenopausal women non-smokers, free of major clinical diseases, were included in this study. Heavy drinkers were defined as those having a dried blood spot phosphatidylethanol (PEth, a biomarker to detect heavy alcohol drinking) level ≥ 20 ng/mL. Participants wore an ambulatory blood pressure monitor for 24 hours and catecholamines were measured from urine samples collected in the same 24-hour period. Sleep quality was measured by using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire. There were 21 heavy drinkers (mean±SEM for age: 58±1 and BMI: 26.2±0.7 kg/m2) and 23 non-heavy drinkers (age: 58±1 and BMI: 27.5±0.8 kg/m2; P≥0.3 vs. heavy drinkers). Compared to non-heavy drinkers, heavy drinkers had a higher nighttime systolic blood pressure (SBP), higher diastolic blood pressure (DBP), and a lower SBP dipping ratio (heavy drinkers vs. non-heavy drinkers for nighttime SBP: 118±3 vs. 109±2 mmHg, P=0.02; nighttime DBP: 70±2 vs. 65±2 mmHg, P=0.04; and SBP dipping ratio: 10.6±1.4% vs. 14.5±1.6%, P=0.04). No differences were found in nighttime urine catecholamines between heavy drinkers and non-heavy drinkers (P≥0.3). A total of 13 participants had a PSQI score higher than 5, indicating poor sleep quality; however, PSQI scores were similar between heavy and non-heavy drinkers (P=0.8). These findings indicate that heavy drinkers had a higher nighttime blood pressure and are consistent with the observation that heavy drinking is associated with an increased risk of hypertension in mid-life adults. Interestingly, the increase in nighttime blood pressure does not appear to be related to catecholamines and sleep quality in apparently healthy mid-life adults does not appear to be influenced by heavy drinking habits. This work was supported by NIAAA AA028537 to CLH and AHA 1266805160 to TH. This is the full abstract presented at the American Physiology Summit 2024 meeting and is only available in HTML format. There are no additional versions or additional content available for this abstract. Physiology was not involved in the peer review process.

The Relationship Between Sleep Quality, Sleep Duration, Social Jet Lag and Obesity in Adolescents.

The frequency of obesity and poor sleep quality among adolescents is increasing and causes many chronic problems. The objective was to investigate the correlation between body mass index (BMI), sleep quality, sleep duration and social jet lag (SJL) among adolescents. This study is cross-sectional. A cohort of 416 adolescents, ranging in age from 12 to 18 participated in the study. Adolescents were divided into three groups according to BMI SDS: adolescents with normal weight, adolescents with overweight and adolescents with obesity. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire was used to determine the sleep quality of the adolescents. The calculation of SJL and sleep-corrected social jet lag (SJLsc) was performed. The mean age of the adolescents was 15.0 ± 2.9 years.There were 222 males (53.4%). SJL and PSQI scores were significantly higher in the adolescents with obesity compared to the adolescents with normal weight and overweight (p < 0.001). An analysis of the relationship between the PSQI and BMI SDS revealed a correlation that was statistically significant (r = 0.667; p < 0.001). Adolescents with obesity reveal poorer sleep quality and a longer duration of SJL compared to adolescents with normal-weight. Moreover, increased SJL was linked to an increase in BMI. Maintaining good sleep quality and less exposure to SJL may help reduce the risk of obesity.

A resting-state EEG dataset for sleep deprivation

To investigate the impact of sleep deprivation (SD) on mood, alertness, and resting-state electroencephalogram (EEG), we present an eyes-open resting-state EEG dataset. The dataset comprises EEG recordings and cognitive data from 71 participants undergoing two testing sessions: one involving SD and the other normal sleep. In each session, participants engaged in eyes-open resting-state EEG. The Psychomotor Vigilance Task (PVT) was employed for alertness measurement. Emotional and sleepiness were measured using Positive and Negative Affect Scale (PANAS) and Stanford Sleepiness Scale (SSS). Additionally, to examine the influence of individual sleep quality and traits on SD, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire (BPAQ) were utilized. This dataset’s sharing may contribute to open EEG measurements in the field of SD.

Spectrum of sleep-disordered breathing and quality of sleep in adolescent and adult patients with spinal muscular atrophy.

Sleep-disordered breathing is common among children with spinal muscular atrophy, but has been hardly studied among adult subjects. Little is known about sleep quality in spinal muscular atrophy. The aims of this study were to evaluate occurrence and characteristics of sleep-disordered breathing and subjective sleep quality among adolescent and adult patients with spinal muscular atrophy type 2 or 3. Twenty patients aged 33.9 ± 15.2 years were studied. They underwent nocturnal cardiorespiratory monitoring, lung and muscular function evaluation, and were administered the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index questionnaire. Nineteen patients showed sleep-disordered breathing, with obstructive events in seven subjects and non-obstructive events in the remaining 12. In the latter group, 10 patients showed pseudo-obstructive hypopneas. Patients with non-obstructive sleep-disordered breathing were younger (p = 0.042), had a lower body mass index (p = 0.0001), were more often affected by spinal muscular atrophy type 2 (p = 0.001), and showed worse impairment of respiratory function than patients with obstructive sleep-disordered breathing. Ten patients were classified as poor sleepers and 10 patients good sleepers. In the whole sample, sniff nasal inspiratory pressure proved to be the only independent predictor of sleep quality (p = 0.009). In conclusion, sleep-disordered breathing is common even among adult patients with spinal muscular atrophy type 2 and 3, and may show either obstructive or different types on non-obstructive features. A worse respiratory muscle function is associated to non-obstructive sleep-disordered breathing and poorer sleep quality. Sleep quality should receive greater attention especially in patients with spinal muscular atrophy type 2, who have a poorer respiratory muscle function, as it could affect their quality of life.

0374 Dimensions of Sleep Health and Mood Disorders in Middle Eastern/North African Women

Abstract Introduction Insomnia symptoms are a common sleep disturbance during midlife. However, emerging evidence suggests that midlife women also experience increased risk of obstructive sleep apnea and short sleep duration. Cohorts of women in midlife have mostly included white women, despite suspected sleep health disparities among women from underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds. To address this gap, we conducted a pilot study that examined sleep health among women from Middle Eastern/North African (MENA) ancestry. Methods This pilot study enrolled 77 women aged 40-60y from MENA ancestry, recruited mostly from Michigan. Women provided demographic, lifestyle, sleep and health information through interviews with structured and validated questionnaires, including the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). Risk for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was evaluated using the STOP questionnaire+BMI and a subset of the women was tested with Watch-PAT, a one-night home sleep apnea testing device (OSA diagnosis, apnea-hypopnea index pAHI3%&amp;gt;5/h). The menopause rating scale was used to collect data on psychological and physiological symptoms. Results Mean age of women was 48y±5 years and mean BMI was 27.6±5 kg/cm2. Anxiety, irritability, and depression symptoms were identified in 33%, 25% and 31% of women. Half reported trouble falling asleep within 30 minutes, and 73% experienced nocturnal and early morning awakenings three or more times per week. Most women (75%) were aware of adequate sleep recommendations, but 54% reported short sleep duration, &amp;lt; 6 hours, and 30% reported &amp;lt; 5 hours of sleep per night. A STOP+BMI score ≥3 was observed in 20% of women. Twenty women were tested for OSA and 75% had it (mean pAHI3%=12.6/h). Moderate and severe OSA was apparent among 20% and 10% of the 20 women. Concurrent OSA and insomnia symptoms were observed among 40% of women. The odds ratio of insomnia were 9-fold and 3-fold for women with depression and anxiety, respectively. Conclusion We found a high burden of poor sleep and sleep disorders among midlife women from MENA ancestry. Moreover, poor sleep was associated with symptoms of depression and anxiety, raising the possibility that efforts to improve sleep health could benefit the mental health of these women as well. Support (if any)

Sleep quality and sedentary behavior among cancer survivors: is there a possible link?

Purpose: Disrupted sleep patterns can be frequent in cancer survivors not only during treatment but also during survival. This study aimed to analyze the possible link between sleep quality and sedentary behavior among cancer patients.&#x0D; Methods: Demographic and clinical information was obtained through an assessment form. Sleep quality and physical inactivity level were assessed by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and Sedentary Behavior Questionnaire (SBQ), respectively. This cross-sectional study was conducted between April and June 2023 in the Medical Oncology unit of Izmir Bakırçay University Faculty of Medicine.&#x0D; Results: This study was completed with a total of 80 patients with most of the types of cancer being breast (n=55). The mean PSQI score was 7.68±4.02. SBQ scores were 8.16±3.90, and 6.85±3.86 hours on weekdays and weekends, respectively. No significant association was observed between PSQI and SBQ total scores (p&gt;.05). Age was correlated with sleep disturbances (r=-.24, p=0.03), daytime dysfunction (r=-.34, p=0.002), and first item of SBQ (watching TV) both on weekdays (r=.35, p=0.001) and weekends (r=.38, p=0.001), respectively.&#x0D; Conclusion: This study showed that there was no significant relationship between sedentary behavior and sleep quality among cancer patients, however, the remarkable rate of poor sleep quality was evident in this sample. However, it might be reasonable to suggest that the increased screen time especially for older cancer patients due to significant associations between screen time and age, should be well managed while sleep hygiene and daytime dysfunction should be considered further among younger cancer survivors.