Association between insomnia and rheumatoid arthritis in elderly

This study aimed to assess symptoms of insomnia in elderly residents in the community and its association with rheumatoid arthritis. Descriptive and cross-sectional study, part of a multicentre research project entitled Fragility in Brazilian elderly . A total number of 689 elderly (68.9% female, av...

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Published in:Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S P 2013-08, Vol.47 (4), p.869-875
Main Authors: Freitas, Denise Cuoghi de Carvalho Veríssimo, Schlosser, Thalyta Cristina Mansano, dos Santos, Ariene Angelini, Neri, Anita Liberalesso, Ceolim, Maria Filomena
Format: Article
Language:eng ; por
Subjects:
Aged
Arthritis, Rheumatoid - complications
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Humans
Male
Nursing
Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders - etiology
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Summary:This study aimed to assess symptoms of insomnia in elderly residents in the community and its association with rheumatoid arthritis. Descriptive and cross-sectional study, part of a multicentre research project entitled Fragility in Brazilian elderly . A total number of 689 elderly (68.9% female, average age of 72.2 years) were interviewed using a questionnaire on sociodemographic data and clinical conditions. Two tools to identify symptoms of insomnia (the Nottingham Health profile) and to screen cognitive impairment (Mini Mental State Examination) were also applied. For data analysis, we used descriptive statistical techniques and multiple logistic regression, considering a 5% significance level. The association between insomnia symptoms and rheumatoid arthritis was found to be significant in the multivariate analysis; other associated factors were a very poor subjective evaluation of health, being retired, and the presence of depression. Health professionals should investigate carefully the sleep quality in elderly with rheumatoid arthritis, considering its high prevalence in this population.
ISSN:0080-6234
DOI:10.1590/S0080-623420130000400014