ArticleAnnals of thoracic medicine
Sleep disorders among elderly in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study.
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- Prevalence and Predictors of Common Sleep Disorders among the Elderly in a Major Family Practice Center in Saudi Arabia.Saudi journal of medicine & medical sciencesArticle
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Abstract
backgroundAging has been shown to have an impact on sleep patterns, necessitating a deep dive into understanding the complex relationship between aging and sleep disorders. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of sleep disorders among elderly people and identify the associations between different factors and sleep disorders in this age group.
methodsThis study was conducted at nursing homes in Jeddah. The target populations were those aged 65 years and older (geriatric group) and those aged younger than 65 years (nongeriatric group). Validated questionnaires, including the Athens Insomnia Scale, Berlin Questionnaire, Epworth Sleepiness Scale, International restless legs syndrome (RLS) Study Group, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, were used to assess different sleep disorders.
resultsA total of 313 participants were recruited in the geriatric (
conclusionThis study revealed that sleep disorders, particularly OSA and RLS, are common in the elderly population in Saudi Arabia.
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