Social and Family Factors as Determinants of Sleep Habits in Japanese Elementary School Children: A Cross-Sectional Study from the Super Shokuiku School Project.

ABSTRACT: This study explored the associations of lifestyle, familial, and social factors with sleep habits in 1882 elementary school children, aged 6-13 years, from the Super Shokuiku School Project in January 2016. A survey assessed sex, grade, sleep habits, lifestyle, social background, and parental lifestyle. Bedtime "≥22:00," wake-up time "≥07:00," sleep duration "<8 h," and "daytime sleepiness" were defined as poor sleep habits; correlates were analyzed using logistic regression. Skipping breakfast was consistently significantly associated with poor sleep, especially among children with late wake-up times (adjusted odds ratio 5.45; 95% confidence interval 3.20-9.30). Excessive screen time was associated with late bed and wake-up times. Physical inactivity was significantly associated with dayt

SUBMITTER: Sawa S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7915430 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature