Title of article :
Insomnia and Its Related Factors in Elderly Population of Tehran, Iran
Author/Authors :
Hassani ، Somayeh Virology Research Center, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Adimi Naghan ، Parisa Clinical Tuberculosis and Epidemiologic Research Center, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Sadr ، Makan Virology Research Center, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung DiseasesAgeing - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesS , Malekmohammad ، Majid Tracheal Diseases Research Center, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Setareh ، Javad Department of Psychiatry - Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Addiction Institute, School of Medicine - Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences , Seyedmehdi ، Mohammad Chronic Respiratory Diseases Research Center, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis andLung Diseases - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
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 crosssectional descriptive study. Data were collected by a threepart 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.
Keywords :
Elderly , Insomnia , Sleep disorders , Circadian rhythm sleep disorder
Journal title :
Journal of sleep sciences
Journal title :
Journal of sleep sciences
