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ArticleJournal of research in health sciences2024

A Good Night's Sleep in Malta in 2023: A Cross-sectional Study Exploring Sleep Quality and its Determinants via Social Media.

Elizabeth Grech, Sarah Cuschieri

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Elizabeth GrechMater Dei Hospital, Msida, Malta.ORCID 0000-0002-0596-8964
Sarah CuschieriFaculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta, Msida, Malta.ORCID 0000-0003-2012-9234

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Abstract

backgroundSleep quality is affected by a plethora of different factors, although its relationship with chronic diseases is still unclear. This study explored perceived sleep quality and its associated determinants among the adult population of Malta.

methodsAn anonymous online survey was distributed through social media targeting adults residing in Malta. Data pertaining to socio-demographic, medical history, lifestyle, well-being, sleep, and daytime sleepiness were gathered, and descriptive, univariant, and multiple binary logistic regression modelling analyses were performed.

resultsA total of 855 adults responded, out of whom 35.09% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 31.90, 38.41) reported sleep difficulties, especially females (81.33%; 95% CI: 76.36, 85.49), while 65.33% (95% CI: 59.61, 70.65) reported suffering from chronic disease(s). Sleep problems were positively associated with multimorbidity (odds ratio [OR]: 2.17; 95% CI: 1.38, 3.40;

conclusionChronic conditions, including anxiety and depression, along with short sleep duration, appear to contribute to poor sleep quality in Malta. A multifaceted approach is required to deal with the issue holistically and safeguard the health of current and future generations.

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Sleep QualitySleep Wake DisordersSocial MediaAdolescentAdultAgedChronic DiseaseCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansLife StyleLogistic ModelsMaleMaltaMiddle AgedSleepChronic diseasesMaltaPopulation healthSleepSleep habits

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PMID39072538
PMCPMC10999107

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