Insomnia and its associated factors among older people of selected ward of Banepa municipality, Nepal

Dec 25, 2019Nursing open

Insomnia and related factors in older adults in a part of Banepa municipality, Nepal

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Abstract

The prevalence of among older people in Banepa Municipality is 71.1%.

  • Insomnia was significantly associated with advanced age.
  • Illiteracy was found to be a significant factor related to insomnia.
  • Not being employed was linked to a higher prevalence of insomnia.
  • Financial dependence on others was associated with increased insomnia rates.
  • The presence of comorbid diseases was significantly related to insomnia.
  • Taking regular medication was found to be associated with insomnia.

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Key numbers

71.1%
Prevalence
Percentage of older adults experiencing among the study sample.
114
Sample Size
Total number of older individuals surveyed in the study.

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