Impact of Community Type on Sleep Health Disparities in Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Author Information
Author(s): Stearns Melanie, McGovney Kevin, Curtis Ashley, Nadorff Danielle, McCrae Christina
Primary Institution: University of South Florida
Hypothesis
The study examines how urbanity affects sleep health among grandparents raising grandchildren.
Conclusion
Urban grandparents raising grandchildren experience more sleep problems compared to their rural and suburban counterparts.
Supporting Evidence
- Urban grandparents reported more sleep medication use than rural or suburban grandparents.
- Urban grandparents experienced more sleep disturbances compared to their rural counterparts.
- Urban grandparents had higher global sleep problems than those living in rural or suburban areas.
Takeaway
Grandparents who live in cities have a harder time sleeping than those in the countryside or suburbs.
Methodology
Grandparents from different community types completed the Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index and their sleep patterns were analyzed using two-way ANOVAs.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in self-reported sleep measures.
Limitations
The study is cross-sectional and does not establish causation.
Participant Demographics
Participants included grandparents raising grandchildren from rural, urban, and suburban areas, with an average age around 56.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=.047
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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