The Impact of Rural Living on Anxiety and Sleep in Older Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Amy Costa, Puja Halder, Christina McCrae, Ashley Curtis
Primary Institution: University of South Florida
Hypothesis
Does the level of rurality moderate the relationship between anxiety and sleep health in middle-aged and older adults?
Conclusion
Older adults living in rural areas may experience a stronger negative impact of anxiety on sleep compared to those in non-rural areas.
Supporting Evidence
- Rurality moderated the association between anxiety and cognitive pre-sleep arousal.
- Higher anxiety was associated with higher cognitive pre-sleep arousal in rural participants.
- Higher anxiety was linked to more sleep disturbances for rural participants.
Takeaway
People who live in the countryside and feel anxious might have a harder time sleeping than those who live in the city.
Methodology
Participants completed an online survey measuring various factors related to anxiety and sleep health.
Potential Biases
Potential biases related to self-reported measures and the online survey format.
Limitations
The study may not account for all socioeconomic factors affecting health disparities.
Participant Demographics
Cognitively healthy middle-aged and older adults with an average age of 64.7 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.0001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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