Evaluation of sleep quality and associated factors in type 2 diabetes patients

DOI: 10.15343/0104-7809.20174103350358

Abstract

To analyze the sleep quality and possible associated factors in patients diagnosed with type II Diabetes, a quantitative, descriptive cross-sectional study involving 74 patients was performed. The Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was used for the evaluation of Sleep Quality, and a questionnaire was applied for socioeconomic and clinical information. Multivariate analyses were conducted through logistic regression. Most patients were 50 years old or older (54.1%). Almost 80% were diagnosed with arterial hypertension, 60.3% were obese, and 61.6% used of insulin. The results showed that 64% of patients reported poor sleep quality. Having type II Diabetes diagnosed for 10 years or more was associated with poor sleep quality (OR=3.0; CI=1.045-8.394). Glycated haemoglobin showed a positive and significant correlation with the frequency of sleep medication use (r=0.27; p=0.02). The results demonstrated a high percentage of diabetic patients reporting poor sleep quality. It is necessary to emphasize the importance of directing preventive actions and facing the challenges concerning the care of these patients; especially of those who have been diagnosed for a longer period and those using sleep medication.