Examining Sleep Quality and Cognitive Performance in Older Hispanic Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Young Vanessa, Gaona Carlos, Serrano-Rubio Luis, Wang Chen-Pin, Kautz Tiffany, Kaye Jeffrey, Beattie Zachary, Gonzales Mitzi
Primary Institution: The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
Hypothesis
Self-reported sleep quality, dissatisfaction, and insomnia are associated with cognitive performance in older Hispanic adults.
Conclusion
Self-reported sleep quality measures were not associated with cognitive performance in this exclusively Hispanic cohort.
Supporting Evidence
- Self-reported sleep quality, dissatisfaction, and insomnia were not significantly associated with any cognitive outcomes.
- Previous research using objective sleep measures has shown a connection between sleep quality and cognitive performance.
Takeaway
This study looked at how well older Hispanic adults sleep and how it affects their thinking skills, but found no connection.
Methodology
Participants completed self-report measures of sleep quality and physical activity, and cognitive abilities were measured using the National Alzheimer’s Coordinating Center UDSv3.
Potential Biases
Potential cultural bias in self-reported measures and outcomes.
Limitations
The study relied on self-reported measures of sleep quality, which may not accurately reflect actual sleep patterns.
Participant Demographics
Mean age 69.9 years, 72% Female, 100% Hispanic.
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p>0.05
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