Sleep Disturbance in Relation to Health-Related Quality of Life in Adults: The Fels Longitudinal Study

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• Personal Author:
  Choh AC ; Chumlea WMC ; Czerwinski SA ; Demerath EW ; Duren DL ; Knutson KL ; Lee M ; Sherwood RJ ; Siervogel RM ; Sun SS ; Towne B
• Description:
  Objective: Sleep disturbances are prevalent problems in the general population. Symptoms of insomnia can impact various physical and mental conditions. Furthermore, sleep disturbances may worsen the quality of life independently of co-occurring medical conditions. In this study, we examined the relationships between self-reported sleep disturbance symptoms and health-related quality of life measures in the Fels Longitudinal Study. Design: Cross-sectional study. Participants: A total of 397 adults (175 men and 222 women) aged 40 years and older were included in the present study. Measurements: Three self-reported sleep disturbance measures (difficulty falling asleep, nocturnal awakenings and maintaining sleep, and daytime tiredness) were collected between 2003 and 2006. Health-related quality of life measures were assessed using the Medical Outcomes Survey Short Form (SF)-36. Socio-demographic status (marital status, employment status, and education) and current medical conditions were collected from participants during study visits. Results: Individuals who reported frequent sleep disturbances showed significantly worse quality of life on all SF-36 subscales examined. The odds ratio (OR) ranged from 1.71 to 18.32 based on symptoms of insomnia across seven SF-36 domains in analyses adjusted for significant covariates influencing quality of life. Participants with severe sleep disturbances (both sleep problems and daytime impairment) showed generally higher odds of reporting poor SF-36 scores (adjusted ORs; 5.88-17.09) compared to participants with no problems. Conclusion: Sleep disturbance is comprehensively and independently associated with poor health-related quality of life in middle-aged and older adults. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Aging Epidemiology Occupational Health Safety Sex Characteristics Sleep Sleep Initiation And Maintenance Disorders
• Keywords:
  Age Groups Author Keywords: Sleep Disturbance Cross Sectional Studies Daytime Impairment Health-related Quality Of Life Longitudinal Study Middle-aged And Older Adults Quality Of Life Sex Factors SF-36 Sleep Deprivation Sleep Disorders

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• ISSN:
  1279-7707
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Grant
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  Illinois ; Minnesota ; Ohio ; OSHA Region 3 ; OSHA Region 5 ; Virginia
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Volume:
  13
• Issue:
  6
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20052800
• Citation:
  J Nutr Health Aging 2009 Jun; 13(6):576-583
• Contact Point Address:
  Miryoung Lee, PhD, Lifespan Health Research Center, Department of Community Health, Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine, 3171 Research Blvd. Dayton, OH 45420, USA
• Email:
  miryoung.lee@wright.edu
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2009
• NORA Priority Area:
  Healthcare and Social Assistance
• Performing Organization:
  University of Chicago
• Peer Reviewed:
  True
• Start Date:
  20090901
• Source Full Name:
  Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging
• End Date:
  20150831
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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  urn:sha-512:d5a1ce75d84bbcc64a4b0c743bb319bdfb07c1a16add03093d4d9765dad4943876c26dc737a14a3ca8a2fd59dc66099d94dffd146eb30d6bc096a39fc502feb1
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