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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AIMS: The aim of this study was to calculate the prevalence of and identify the factors associated with it among older people of Banepa Municipality, Province No.3 of Nepal.
DESIGN: A quantitative descriptive cross-sectional study was done; data were collected for three months from September-November 2018.
METHODS: One hundred and fourteen older people were recruited. The data were collected through a structured interview questionnaire that included socio-demographic characteristics and Nepalese version of standard Pittsburgh Insomnia Rating Scale (20-item version). Information on general health conditions, alcohol intake and personal habits was also collected.
RESULTS: The mean age of the respondents ( = 114) was 76.04 (7.81), years and 51.8% were females. The prevalence of insomnia was 71.1% in the older population. Significant associations were found between insomnia and advanced age ( = .002), illiteracy ( < .001), not working ( < .001), financially dependent on others ( < .001), presence of comorbid disease ( < .001) and taking regular medicine at present ( < .001). N SD p p p p p p
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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