Exploring role of sleep aids in sleep problems in preschool children.

ABSTRACT: It is well known that children use sleep aids, such as blankets or soft toys, at bedtime. However, there is a lack of understanding regarding the factors associated with their use and role in addressing sleep problems. This study investigated 96 Japanese children aged 40 to 47 months to examine these associations. We measured children's stress (through a questionnaire and salivary cortisol [cortisol awakening response]), anxiety symptoms, behavioral problems, and temperament, and created a model to predict the status of sleep aid use. Furthermore, we explored the association between sleep aid use and children's sleep problems as evaluated by their caregivers. We found that children who used sleep aids were more likely to experience anxiety symptoms. Moreover, most children used sleep aids

SUBMITTER: Yamaguchi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10125968 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature