Soldiers' Perspectives of Insomnia Behavioral Treatment in a Primary Care Setting

Insomnia is a highly prevalent sleep disorder in the US. Among the military population, 41% of active duty service members reported less than 5 hours sleep per night, and there was nearly a 20-fold increase in incidence of insomnia among service members between 2000 and 2009. Given that most soldiers with insomnia seek initial treatment in the primary care setting, an understanding of soldiers' treatment expectations and preferences may contribute to treatment success. This study examines soldiers' perspectives on behavioral insomnia treatment in the primary care setting.