Epidemiology of comorbid hazardous alcohol use and insomnia in 19 185 women and men attending the population-based Tromso Study 2015-2016.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hazardous alcohol use is known to be comorbid with insomnia problems. The present study examined the prevalence of insomnia and if the odds of insomnia differed between women and men with a hazardous alcohol use.

Methods

Cross-sectional data from the seventh survey of the Norwegian population-based Tromsø Study 2015-2016 (participation 65%). The sample included 19 185 women and men 40-96 years. Hazardous alcohol use was defined by the Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT) and insomnia by the Bergen Insomnia Scale. Covariates included socio-demographics, shift work, somatic conditions and mental distress defined by Hopkins Symptom Check List-10 (HSCL-10). Mental distress was also included as a moderator.

Results

Insomnia was more prevalent among p

SUBMITTER: Husberg VH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9047295 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature