Determinants of Sleep Health in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic Among Older Chinese Immigrants in the U.S.
2024
Sleep Health Among Older Chinese Immigrants During COVID-19
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Marquez Stephanie Lyn, Da Wendi, Tang Fengyan, Jiang Yanping
Primary Institution: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Hypothesis
How do psychosocial and immigration factors affect sleep health among older Chinese immigrants during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Conclusion
The COVID-19 pandemic worsened sleep health among older Chinese immigrants, particularly due to depressive symptoms.
Supporting Evidence
- The pandemic worsened sleep health among older Chinese immigrants.
- Depressive symptoms were significantly related to a faster decline in sleep quality.
- The study focused on psychosocial and immigration factors affecting sleep health.
Takeaway
Good sleep is important for older people, and the pandemic made it harder for some older Chinese immigrants to sleep well, especially if they felt sad.
Methodology
Data were analyzed using a mixed-effects linear spline model focusing on various psychosocial and immigration factors.
Participant Demographics
Older Chinese immigrants in the U.S.
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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