Key result
High cholesterol, large waist circumference, and smoking were significantly correlated with poor sleep quality, while hypertension and CVDs were associated with altered sleep scores (P<0.001).
Why the study?
Few studies have examined the relationship between poor sleep quality and chronic diseases such as hypertension and cardiovascular diseases in middle-aged adults in Saudi Arabia.
Is poor sleep quality associated with hypertension and cardiovascular risk factors in middle-aged Saudi adults?
Cross-Sectional (n=912)
Is poor sleep quality associated with hypertension and cardiovascular risk factors in middle-aged Saudi adults?
p-value: p=<0.001
Poor sleep quality is associated with cardiovascular risk factors such as high cholesterol, large waist circumference, and smoking in middle-aged Saudi adults.
No immediate practice change; hypothesis-generating for sleep-CVD links in middle-aged Saudi adults.
Introduction: A few studies with regard to poor sleep quality and chronic diseases such as hypertension and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in middle-aged adults in Saudi Arabia. This cross-sectional study aimed to examine the relationships between sleep quality, hypertension and cardiovascular risk factors in this population. Methods: A total of 912 Saudi adults aged 35–54 years participated. Data on demographics, sleep characteristics, medical histories, lifestyle behaviours and anthropometrics were collected through questionnaires. Sleep quality was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Hypertension prevalence and mean scores were compared using t -tests through SPSS version 27. Logistic regression identified factors associated with poor sleep quality. Results: Most participants rated their sleep quality as good (44.7%) and slept 6–7 h nightly (26.3%). Hypertension prevalence was 7%. Participants experiencing sleep difficulties had poorer sleep quality scores ( P < 0.001). Participants with hypertension had significantly lower mean sleep quality scores, while those with CVDs had higher scores ( P < 0.001). High cholesterol, large waist circumference and smoking correlated with poor sleep quality ( P < 0.001). Conclusion: This study’s findings are important as with certain chronic diseases, the quality of sleep might act as a crucial factor that calls for interventions to be made in that area. Screening and interventions targeting improved sleep hygiene may help curb rising chronic disease burdens. Longitudinal research is needed to validate observed associations and assess the health impacts of sleep-related lifestyle modifications in this population.
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Alkathem et al. (2024) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension and cardiovascular risk (n=912). Poor sleep quality vs. Good sleep quality was evaluated on Association of sleep quality with hypertension and cardiovascular risk factors (p=<0.001). High cholesterol, large waist circumference, and smoking were significantly correlated with poor sleep quality, while hypertension and CVDs were associated with altered sleep scores (P<0.001).
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