Impact of Second-Hand Smoke and Substance Use on Sleep Patterns in Uganda
Author Information
Author(s): Wafula Solomon T., Namakula Lydia N., Isunju John B., Mugambe Richard K., Ssekamatte Tonny, Musoke David, Wanyenze Rhoda K.
Primary Institution: Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
Hypothesis
How do psychoactive substance use and second-hand smoke exposure affect sleep disturbances in adults and children in an urban informal settlement in Uganda?
Conclusion
Smoking was linked to insomnia and alcohol use to sleep dissatisfaction in adults, while early-life second-hand smoke exposure increased the risk of sleep-disordered breathing in children.
Supporting Evidence
- 59.2% of adults reported insufficient sleep.
- 34.9% of adults experienced insomnia.
- 28.3% of adults were dissatisfied with their sleep patterns.
- 40.0% of children exhibited sleep-disordered breathing problems.
Takeaway
Smoking and drinking can make it hard for adults to sleep well, and kids who breathe in smoke from others might have trouble breathing at night.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study was conducted using questionnaires to assess sleep problems and substance use among adults and children.
Potential Biases
Potential non-differential misclassification of exposures due to self-reporting.
Limitations
The study's cross-sectional design limits causal inferences, and self-reported measures may introduce recall bias.
Participant Demographics
Most adult participants were female (85.2%), with a median age of 30 years, and many had post-primary education.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
PR = 2.74, 95% CI: 1.14–6.59 for smoking and insomnia; PR = 1.81, 95% CI: 1.23–2.69 for alcohol and sleep dissatisfaction.
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