Demythification of anxiety and sleep problems in older women
Journal Title: INDIAN JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: This study attempts to isolate anxiety as a singular variable influencing sleep in elderly women. Later life anxiety is an understudied area. Older adults living alone in their houses have more responsibility and therefore more anxiety. Sleep problems are not a result of aging. Nearly half of the population of senior citizens report sleeps disturbances. Methods: Thirteen elderly women living alone in the age group of 75 to 93 from three Goan villages were studied. Face to face semi-structured interviews using Hamilton anxiety rating scale (HARS-R), Hamilton Depression rating scale (HDRS-R), and the Pittsburg Insomnia scale were used. Health history, medication and activity information was obtained. Results: Results supported previous studies done. Insomnia and anxiety are significantly related with a control for depression. Anxiety and activity are significant predictors of insomnia The causal nature between the variables are unexplained.Conclusion:An important implication in this study is to identify a clear etiology so that insomnia can be treated in senior citizens.
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Anagha Tendulkar, Jennie Mendes
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- EP ID EP276084
- DOI 10.30877/IJMH.5.1.2018.9-12
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