Variables related to insomnia in Colombian asthma patients

Background The prevalence of insomnia is high in patients with chronic diseases. Nevertheless, the variables associated with insomnia have been understudied among asthma outpatients. The study aimed to examine the variables associated with insomnia among asthma outpatients. Methods A cross-sectional study was performed on a consecutive sample of patients diagnosed with asthma. Demographic and clinical variables were evaluated, and logistic regression was used to estimate adjusted odds ratios for insomnia. Results The study included 424 patients aged 18 to 88 years (M = 54.28, SD = 15.13); 77.83% were female. 232 patients (54.72%) were at high risk of insomnia. After adjustment, insomnia risk was associated with high demoralization (aOR = 7.46, 95% CI 2.76 – 14.80), depression (aOR = 5.98, 95%CI 2.85 – 12.56), and limited disease control (aOR = 2.84, 95%CI 1.69 – 4.76). Conclusions Approximately 55% of patients with asthma are at risk of insomnia. Insomnia in asthma outpatients is linked to the risk of depression, high demoralization, and poorer disease control. Additional research is necessary to identify other factors related to insomnia in these patients.