Impact of Environmental Satisfaction on Sleep Quality Among South Asian Caregivers for Older Adults
2024

Impact of Environmental Satisfaction on Sleep Quality Among South Asian Caregivers

Sample size: 12 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Chekuri Srujana, Siddiqui Aziza, Karki Dinesh, Boron Julie Blaskewicz

Primary Institution: University of Nebraska Omaha

Hypothesis

Does environmental satisfaction affect sleep quality among South Asian caregivers for older adults?

Conclusion

High satisfaction with home cleanliness and low noise levels are linked to better sleep quality among South Asian caregivers.

Supporting Evidence

  • High satisfaction with home cleanliness is positively associated with increased sleep duration.
  • Low noise levels are positively associated with increased sleep duration.
  • Well-kept sidewalks and cycling routes are positively associated with more hours of sleep.

Takeaway

If caregivers are happy with their home and neighborhood, they tend to sleep better, which helps them take care of others.

Methodology

Participants completed a survey about their sleep quality and satisfaction with their surroundings, and regression analyses were conducted.

Potential Biases

Future studies should include diverse caregiver samples to explore generalizability.

Limitations

The focus on a specific cultural group may limit generalizability.

Participant Demographics

South Asian caregivers for older adults, specifically those not living with the care recipients.

Statistical Information

P-Value

p<0.05

Statistical Significance

p<0.05

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.3121

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