Showing 4 results for Sleep Disorder
Nazanin Razazian, Farid Najafi, Parya Mahdavi, Abbas Aghaei,
Volume 23, Issue 110 (3-2014)
Abstract
Background and purpose: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system with the prevalence of about 2.5 million people worldwide about half of these patients have reported having trouble in sleeping. This study aimed to investigate the rate of sleep disorders in patients with multiple sclerosis.
Materials and methods: This was a cross-sectional study on patients with multiple sclerosis in Kermanshah city, Iran, in 2011. Based on the list of MS society, 120 patients by convenient sampling were selected. Two-part questionnaire was used in this study the first part was researcher-made questionnaire including demographic characteristics and the second part was Global Sleep Assessment (GSA) questionnaire, which validity and reliability have been confirmed to evaluate sleep disorders.
Results: The patients' mean age and mean disease duration was 34.68 ± 9.13 and 9.28 ± 5.57 years, respectively. From 120 samples, 32 (26.7%) were men and 88 (73.3%) were women. More than 87 percent of the subjects suffered from sleep problems and the most frequent problems were anxiety, sleep onset, and sleep continuity. Individuals' characteristics such as gender, marital status, educational level, employment status, and type of illness had a profound impact on certain types of sleep-related disorders.
Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that the majority of people with with multiple sclerosis somehow involved with sleep-related problems. This problem can severely affect daily activities, social relationships and overall quality of life.
Hamid Dalvand, Leila Dehghan, Alireza Shamsoddini, Farhad Fatehi, Azadeh Riyahi,
Volume 26, Issue 145 (2-2017)
Abstract
Background and purpose: Sleep disorders in children with cerebral palsy (CP) are complex and challenging. The aim of this study was to investigate sleep disorders in children with CP based on gross motor function levels.
Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 76 children with CP (aged 6 to 15 years old) attending rehabilitation centers in Arak, Iran 2016. The participants were recruited by convenience sampling. The Sleep Disturbance Scale for Children (SDSC) was applied. Data analysis was performed in SPSS V.18 using descriptive statistics, T-test, and Chi-square test.
Results: There were no significant differences between sleep disorders and sex and types of CP (P>0.05). But, a significant difference was found between sleep disorders and gross motor function levels (P<0.05). The most common sleep disorders were difficulty in initiating and maintaining sleep (DIMS) and sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) that were seen in the children with quadriplegic spastic in the level of V more than those with other types of CP.
Conclusion: The results showed that severe level of gross motor disability (the severity of motor impairment) is related to sleep disorders in children with CP. more training is suggested for children with CP and their caregivers for improving their sleep function.
Nazanin Izadi, Maryam Malek, Seyed Massood Nabavi,
Volume 28, Issue 161 (6-2018)
Abstract
Background and purpose: Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder which can reduce the duration and quality of sleep and consequently affect quality of life. Understanding the prevalence of this syndrome in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and its associated factors could be of great benefit in enhancing their quality of life.
Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 300 MS patients attending an MS clinic. They were selected using random sampling. After clinical examination, demographic information and disease characteristics were recorded and RLS rating scale was used for each patient.
Results: The prevalence of RLS was 43.3% in MS patients. Some factors were found to be responsible including older age, longer MS duration, pattern of disease and the level of disability caused by MS.
Conclusion: RLS evaluations should be done regularly in MS patients especially in those with sleep disorders. This could cause timely diagnosis and treatment, thereby leading to a better quality of life in these patients.
Parastoo Namdar, Mehdi Pourasghar, Tahura Etezadi, Roozbeh Mohammadi,
Volume 33, Issue 225 (10-2023)
Abstract
Background and purpose: A pandemic can negatively affect both mental and social health. The aim of this study was to evaluate stress, anxiety, and sleep disorders experienced by dentists during COVID-19 pandemic.
Materials and methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on all dentists in Sari (290 dentists). Corona Disease Anxiety Scale and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index were used as questionnaires. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS V26.
Results: A total of 126 dentists completed the questionnaires. The mean values of stress and anxiety score for general dentists and specialists were 12.4 and 11.5, respectively which were classified as mild level. There was no statistically significant relationship between sex, anxiety, and stress (P=0.09 for general dentists; P=0.13 for specialists). The prevalence of sleep disorders was 78% and 72% for general dentists and specialists, respectively. The mean value of sleep disorders was 6.8 for general dentists and 6.1 for specialists which was considered as low and inappropriate. There was no statistically significant relationship between sleep disorders and sex (P=0.4 for general dentists; P=0.9 for specialists).
Conclusion: The dentists' stress and anxiety level was mild during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prevalence of sleep disorders was high and sleep quality was poor and unsuitable for both general dentists and specialists.
