Surveys reveal that poor sleep quality affects older adults, indicating a need for targeted interventions.
What is already known about this topic? Sleep quality is a critical health determinant among older adults. What is added by this report? The prevalence of poor sleep quality among community-dwelling older adults aged 65 years and above was 48.39% [95% confidence interval (CI): 46.95%, 49.83%]. Sleep problems across all dimensions were more pronounced in females, rural residents, and individuals with depressive symptoms. What are the implications for public health practice? Sleep quality screening and intervention efforts should be strengthened, particularly for high-risk groups such as women, rural residents, and older adults with depression or chronic diseases.
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