Insomnia and its correlates among elderly patients presenting to family medicine clinics at an academic center.
Year: 2018
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study is to determine the frequency and correlates of insomnia among elderly patients presenting to family medicine clinics at an academic center in Karachi, Pakistan. STUDY DESIGN: This is a cross-sectional study. PLACE AND DURATION OF STUDY: The study was conducted at the Outpatient Family Medicine Clinics at Aga Khan University Hospital between February 2013 and June 2013. METHODOLOGY: Patients 60 years old and above were recruited (n=152) through non- probability consecutive sampling. Information was collected on a pretested structured questionnaire on demographics, insomnia symptoms, medical co-morbidities, lifestyle factors and sleep disorders. Data was analyzed on SPSS 19. Proportions and the Chi-Square test were used in the analyses, along with binary logistic regression. RESULTS: : 4.78; 95% CI: 0.88-25.90]. CONCLUSION: The study showed that older adults with multiple diseases were at high risk of insomnia. Certain life style practices enhanced the risk; hence, physicians should incorporate sleep history and tailor treatment to target both insomnia and related factors to optimize quality of life.
Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)
Authors: H Farazdaq, M Andrades, K Nanji
Institution: Aga Khan University Hospital
Language: English
Topic: Sleep and related disorders
Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2991459403