The association between self-reported sleep problems, infection, and antibiotic use in patients in general practice.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

There is emerging evidence that sleep problems and short sleep duration increase the risk of infection. We aimed to assess whether chronic insomnia disorder, chronic sleep problems, sleep duration and circadian preference based on self-report were associated with risk of infections and antibiotic use among patients visiting their general practitioner (GP).

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study of 1,848 unselected patients in Norway visiting their GP during 2020.The patients completed a one-page questionnaire while waiting for the consultation, that included the validated Bergen Insomnia Scale (BIS), questions on self-assessed sleep problem, sleep duration and circadian preference and whether they have had any infections or used antibiotics in the last 3 mon

SUBMITTER: Forthun I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10017838 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature