Sleep Quality and Contributing Factors in Obese Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Saeed Hasan A, Mohsen Ali H, Alqayem Ahmed T, Hasan Sadiq H, Hasan Mohamed M, Alzeera Husain A
Primary Institution: College of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University
Hypothesis
What factors contribute to poor sleep quality among patients with obesity in Saudi Arabia?
Conclusion
Obesity is strongly linked to poor sleep quality, with higher BMI and unhealthy lifestyle factors contributing to sleep disturbances.
Supporting Evidence
- Over 50% of participants experienced poor sleep quality.
- 64% reported symptoms of sleep apnea.
- 75% of participants were physically inactive.
- 60.5% consumed caffeine within six hours of bedtime.
- Participants with higher BMI reported worse sleep outcomes.
Takeaway
This study found that people with obesity often don't sleep well, and things like being inactive and eating poorly make it worse.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study using structured questionnaires to assess demographics, sleep patterns, lifestyle factors, and comorbid health conditions.
Potential Biases
Potential recall bias in self-reported sleep and lifestyle factors.
Limitations
The cross-sectional design limits causal inferences, and self-reported data may introduce recall bias.
Participant Demographics
Mean age 42.5 years, 56% female, diverse representation from urban and suburban clinics.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.02
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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