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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Insomnia Among a Representative Sample of the Lebanese Population: Results of a Cross-Sectional Study

Authors
Gloria Al Karaki1, †, Souheil Hallit1, 2, *, †, Diana Malaeb3, 4, Nelly Kheir5, Hala Sacre2, 6, Pascale Salameh2, 7, 8, ‡, Rabih Hallit1, *, ‡
1Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK), Jounieh, Lebanon
2INSPECT-LB: Institut National de Sante Publique, Epidemiologie Clinique et Toxicologie, Beirut, Lebanon
3School of Pharmacy, Lebanese International University, Beirut, Lebanon
4Life Sciences and Health Department, Paris-Est University, Paris, France
5Faculty of Pedagogy, Holy Family University, Batroun 5534, Lebanon
6Drug Information Center, Lebanese Order of Pharmacists, Beirut, Lebanon
7Faculty of Pharmacy, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
8Faculty of Medicine, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
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*Corresponding authors. Email: souheilhallit@hotmail.com; hallitrabih@hotmail.com
Corresponding Authors
Souheil Hallit, Rabih Hallit
Received 15 May 2019, Accepted 6 January 2020, Available Online 2 February 2020.
DOI
10.2991/jegh.k.200117.001How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Insomnia; prevalence; factors; depression; anxiety
Abstract

The objectives of the study were to identify the prevalence of insomnia among a representative sample of the Lebanese population and to assess potential factors associated with insomnia among this group. A cross-sectional study was done in the Lebanese population from August 2017 to April 2018 enrolling 789 participants using a proportionate random sample from all five Lebanese governorates. Participants filled a self-administered Arabic questionnaire. The Athens Insomnia Scale was used to diagnose insomnia. The Hamilton Depression Rating Scale and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale were used to measure depression and anxiety, respectively. The prevalence of insomnia was 47.1% in the population sampled. The mean age of the participants was 37 years (64% females). Death in the family [adjusted odds ratio (aORa) = 1.59], drinking caffeine before sleep more than 2 days per week compared to none (aORa = 1.57), increased stress (aORa = 1.03), increased depression (aORa = 1.14), and anxiety scores (aORa = 1.07) were associated with higher odds of insomnia. The prevalence of insomnia was very high in the Lebanese population, and it was mainly associated with modifiable, treatable risk factors. Improved knowledge and adequate screening for insomnia are needed to promote better sleep quality.

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Publication Date
2020/02/02
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