Ömer Faruk Tulun, Muharrem Bayrak, Adil Furkan Kılıç, Mehmet Mutlu Akıncı, Kenan Çadırcı, Dogan Nasır Binici
New Trends in Medicine Sciences - 2025;6(3):66-76
This study explores sleep quality in older adults who previously tested positive for COVID-19, examining key factors that may affect it. As the pandemic has posed unique health challenges, understanding these sleep disturbances is particularly relevant for elderly individuals. A total of 121 participants aged 65 and above with a history of COVID-19 were included. Sleep quality was measured using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), along with an analysis of demographic, clinical, and biochemical data. The average age of participants was 72.2 years, with poor sleep quality observed more frequently in women (72.1%, p = 0.004). A lower level of education was linked to worse sleep quality (p = 0.029). Anxiety disorder (OR = 6.380, p = 0.006) and restless legs syndrome (OR = 4.605, p = 0.002) were among the main factors impacting sleep. Additionally, low haemoglobin levels and the use of sleep medications were associated with poor sleep quality (p = 0.011).Findings suggest that anxiety, restless legs syndrome, low haemoglobin, and hypnotic drug use contribute to poor sleep quality in older adults. Addressing these factors could support better sleep and overall well-being in this population.
