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Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 on Sleep Patterns (preprint)
preprints.org; 2023.
Preprint in English | PREPRINT-PREPRINTS.ORG | ID: ppzbmed-10.20944.preprints202305.0836.v1
ABSTRACT

Objectives:

To examine the long term impact of COVID-19 on sleep patterns and development of sleep disorders.

Methods:

Using the centralized Massachusetts General Brigham (MGB) Research Patient Data Registry (RPDR), SARS-CoV2 positive patients were surveyed about their sleep patterns before and after the viral infection. Information related to co-morbid conditions and medications were obtained through chart review.

Results:

Two hundred and forty five completed surverys were analysed. Average age was 53.3 ± 16.3 years, and participants were predominantly Non-Hispanic White (84.1%) and female (74.3%). Average BMI (kg/m2) was 29.9 ± 6.9, and a greater proportion was non-smokers (63.2%). After COVID-19, there was an increase in the percentage of participants reporting difficulty initiating (31 ± 46% vs. 39 ± 49%, P=0.01), and maintaining sleep (43 ± 49% vs. 57 ± 49%, P<0.001), and use of sleep aids (24 ± 43% vs. 30 ± 45% P=0.003) with an incidence rate of 24.3%, 37.4%, and 12.3% respectively. In addition, there was an increase in daytime fatigue and the need for napping (58 ± 49% vs. 36 ± 48%, P <0.0001) with an incidence of 8% and 23% respectively. The sleep symptoms persisted beyond 12 months among 28% of the participants and were predominantly seen among women.

Conclusions:

Infection with SARS-CoV2 has negative effects on sleep, and a significant proportion of adults experience insomnia and daytime sleepiness beyond 12 months after recovering from the initial infection.
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Full text: Available Collection: Preprints Database: PREPRINT-PREPRINTS.ORG Main subject: Sleep Wake Disorders / Fatigue / COVID-19 / Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders Language: English Year: 2023 Document Type: Preprint

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Full text: Available Collection: Preprints Database: PREPRINT-PREPRINTS.ORG Main subject: Sleep Wake Disorders / Fatigue / COVID-19 / Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders Language: English Year: 2023 Document Type: Preprint