1005 Sleep Disturbances In Opioid Dependent Patients On Buprenorphine- Gender Differences

Abstract Introduction Sleep disturbances are common in opioid use disorder (OUD) patients on buprenorphine. The aim of the study is to examine gender differences in the prevalence and factors associated with sleep disturbances in patients with OUDs on buprenorphine. Methods A total of 219 patients w...

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Published in:Sleep (New York, N.Y.) N.Y.), 2018-04, Vol.41 (suppl_1), p.A372-A372
Main Authors: Basappa Krishnamurthy, V, Coffey, A, Sanjay, Y, Singh, J, Kong, L, Fernandez Mendoza, J, Vgontzas, A, Bixler, E, Roger, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anxiety
Chi-square test
Gender differences
Narcotics
Quality
Women
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Summary:Abstract Introduction Sleep disturbances are common in opioid use disorder (OUD) patients on buprenorphine. The aim of the study is to examine gender differences in the prevalence and factors associated with sleep disturbances in patients with OUDs on buprenorphine. Methods A total of 219 patients with OUDs on buprenorphine (35 ± 9.5 years, 49.3% women, 80% Caucasian) were recruited from a buprenorphine maintenance program in central Pennsylvania. Subjects completed a sociodemographic survey and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). We used chi-square tests, t-tests, and Mann-Whitney U tests to compare demographics, sleep disturbances, and PSQI composite scores between men and women. Stepwise logistic regression analysis was performed to determine factors associated with poor sleep quality in men and women separately. Results Women were more likely to report moderate-to-severe depression (42 %) and anxiety (53%) and to seek treatment for mental health issues (39 %) than men (24%, 36% and 19%, respectively, all Ps
ISSN:0161-8105
1550-9109
DOI:10.1093/sleep/zsy061.1004