Abstract

Background: It is commonly thought that the amount of sleep has declined during the past few decades along with the transition to modern 24/7 societies. This has provoked claims of an epidemic of sleep deprivation in the general population. Sleep difficulties are regarded as one of the most distressing aspects of an intensive care stay. Materials and Methods: Quantitative approach with descriptive cross-sectional survey design with convenience sampling was adopted for the study. The Study settings was Among public in UAE and the study duration was 3 weeks. The study instruments were demographic profile with 10 items and to assess the sleep pattern Athen’s insomnia assessment scale was used. A check list with 12 items were used to assess sleep disturbing factors. Results: The data reveals that among participants,44.0% (n = 91) of respondents reported having no problems with sleep. However, 31.9% (n = 66) experienced mild sleep disturbances. Around 24.2% (n = 50) reported moderate sleep problems. The data shows that many respondents face multifactorial sleep disturbances, with issues like pain (64.3%), breathing difficulty (62.8%), temperature discomfort, and use of sleep medication (63.8%) being especially prominent. Additionally, a significant portion experiences daytime sleepiness, affecting daily functioning and posing safety risks. Conclusion and Major Findings of the Study: The study concluded that sleep disturbances are common among adults and are influenced by a combination of socio-cultural, occupational, and health factors. Young adults, particularly those in the healthcare sector and smokers, were at higher risk. There is an urgent need to enhance sleep hygiene awareness, implement early screening for sleep disorders, and promote healthier lifestyle changes. Improving sleep health could lead to better physical and mental health outcomes and enhance the overall quality of life for the population.

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