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Sleep quality and insomnia during the COVID-19 lockdown among the Saudi public: A cross-sectional study.
Alharbi, Adel S; Alshahrani, Sultan M; Alsaadi, Muslim M; Al-Jahdali, Hamdan H; Wali, Siraj O; BaHammam, Ahmed S.
  • Alharbi AS; From the Department of Pediatrics (Alharbi), Pediatric Sleep Disorders Center, Prince Sultan Military City, Ministry of Defense; from the Department of Neurosciences (Alshahrani), King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz University Hospital, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University; from the Department of Ped
  • Alshahrani SM; From the Department of Pediatrics (Alharbi), Pediatric Sleep Disorders Center, Prince Sultan Military City, Ministry of Defense; from the Department of Neurosciences (Alshahrani), King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz University Hospital, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University; from the Department of Ped
  • Alsaadi MM; From the Department of Pediatrics (Alharbi), Pediatric Sleep Disorders Center, Prince Sultan Military City, Ministry of Defense; from the Department of Neurosciences (Alshahrani), King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz University Hospital, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University; from the Department of Ped
  • Al-Jahdali HH; From the Department of Pediatrics (Alharbi), Pediatric Sleep Disorders Center, Prince Sultan Military City, Ministry of Defense; from the Department of Neurosciences (Alshahrani), King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz University Hospital, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University; from the Department of Ped
  • Wali SO; From the Department of Pediatrics (Alharbi), Pediatric Sleep Disorders Center, Prince Sultan Military City, Ministry of Defense; from the Department of Neurosciences (Alshahrani), King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz University Hospital, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University; from the Department of Ped
  • BaHammam AS; From the Department of Pediatrics (Alharbi), Pediatric Sleep Disorders Center, Prince Sultan Military City, Ministry of Defense; from the Department of Neurosciences (Alshahrani), King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz University Hospital, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University; from the Department of Ped
Saudi Med J ; 42(4): 384-390, 2021 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1513255
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES:

To measure the Saudi population's sleep quality during the lockdown of COVID-19.

METHODS:

An internet-based questionnaire that was performed during the lockdown of the COVID-19 pandemic among the Saudi population over 2 weeks from April 1 to April 15, 2020. We used the instant messaging application WhatsApp and Twitter to reach the targeted population. Saudi citizens and non-Saudi residents who can read and understand the questionnaire were recruited. Data were analyzed using Stata and SPSS.

RESULTS:

A total of 790 responses were included. The majority of participants were the Saudi population 735 (92.9%). The prevalence of insomnia and poor sleep quality were 54.4% and 55.5%, respectively. Saudi citizenship was associated with longer sleep duration (p=0.031). Female gender and being married were associated with worse global PSQI, sleep quality, sleep distribution, sleep latency, and daytime dysfunction.

CONCLUSION:

Our findings showed that during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Saudi population had a high prevalence of insomnia and poor sleep quality. Routine monitoring of the psychological impact of life-threatening outbreaks and the adoption of effective early mental health actions should be considered.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Sleep / COVID-19 / Disorders of Excessive Somnolence / Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Saudi Med J Year: 2021 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Sleep / COVID-19 / Disorders of Excessive Somnolence / Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Saudi Med J Year: 2021 Document Type: Article