Impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on sleep.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant changes in daily routines and lifestyle worldwide and mental health issues have emerged as a consequence. We aimed to assess the presence of sleep disturbances during the lockdown in the general population.

Methods

Cross-sectional, online survey-based study on adults living through the COVID-19 pandemic. The questionnaire included demographics and specific questions assessing the impact of the pandemic/lockdown on sleep, daytime functioning and mental health in the general population. Identification of sleep pattern changes and specific sleep-related symptoms was the primary outcome, and secondary outcomes involved identifying sleep disturbances for predefined cohorts (participants reporting impact on mental health, sel

SUBMITTER: Perez-Carbonell L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7642637 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature