Open AccessInsomnia and Its Related Factors in Elderly Population of Tehran, Iran
Author(s) -
Somayeh Hassani,
Parisa Adimi Naghan,
Makan Sadr,
Majid Malekmohammad,
Javad Setareh,
Seyed Mohammad Seyedmehdi
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of sleep sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2476-2946
pISSN - 2476-2938
DOI - 10.18502/jss.v5i3.6919
Subject(s) - insomnia , medicine , population , parasomnia , cross sectional study , restless legs syndrome , sleep disorder , psychiatry , physical therapy , environmental health , pathology
Background and Objective: The present study aimed to determine the prevalence of insomnia and its related factors among elderly population of Tehran, Iran.
Materials and Methods: This study was a cross-sectional descriptive study. Data were collected by a three-part questionnaire. The first part included demographic information; the second part contained data on weight, height, neck circumference, menstruation status, diabetes, hypertension (HTN), and heart disease. The third part contained questions about Insomnia Screening Questionnaire (ISQ). Cluster sampling was used and 651 samples were selected for the present study.
Results: The prevalence of insomnia was significantly higher in female, single, and illiterate subjects and also in subjects with chronic diseases, psychological disorders, circadian rhythm disorder, restless legs syndrome (RLS), parasomnia, and sleep apnea.
Conclusion: According to this study, insomnia is common among elderly population of Tehran, and there is a relationship between this disorder and chronic diseases, psychological disorders, and sleep disorders.