Exploring the social context of insomnia: a thematic content analysis of the lived experiences of insomnia of Latinx women and men.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Although social ties have detrimental and beneficial effects on sleep health, the social processes through which social ties affect sleep remain understudied, particularly among Latinx adults. These processes include social support, social stress, social control, personal control, and symbolic meaning. Importantly, some studies suggest there are gender differences in how social ties influence Latinx health. This study explores how Latinx women and men with insomnia describe the social processes through which social ties shape their lived experience of insomnia.

Methods

Qualitative data from six focus groups conducted in 2017 were analyzed using thematic content analysis. These focus groups were comprised of 35 Spanish- and English-speaking Latinx adults with ins

SUBMITTER: Giorgio Cosenzo L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12713941 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature