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QUALITY OF SLEEP AMONG WOMEN IN THE POSTPARTUM PERIOD

Zuzana Skodova, Veronika Mesarosova

First published: 2021https://doi.org/10.35603/sws.iscss.2021/s06.22View metrics

Abstract

Aim: Aim of this study was to explore the self-perceived quality of sleep and sleep- related problems among women during the postpartum period. Method: Together 131 postpartum women participated in the research (mean age 29.31, SD=5.99), 52.7% primiparas, 66.4% after physiological birth. The data collection was conducted using a self-constructed questionnaire focused on quality of sleep and sleep- related factors in the ostpartum period. The questionnaires were distributed in pediatric ambulances in northern Slovakia, women within 6 months postpartum were invited. Descriptive statistical procedures have been employed. Results: Most of the women perceived their sleep as significantly worse compared to the period before childbirth (55%), and 50.4% also reported problems with lack of energy and tiredness in the morning. Together 39.7% of women in our sample reported they are sleeping 5 hours or less during the night. Using a visual rating scale (1-10, 1 representing the worst quality of sleep), the mean quality of sleep was 5.29 (SD =5.99, mode=6), and 36.7% of the respondents perceived their overall quality of sleep worse than 4. Together 55% of participants experienced stress and tension before bedtime because of expected frequent night awakenings and taking care of the child. Conclusion: The findings of our research showed that a significant proportion of women are experiencing a lower quality of sleep, and problems related to sleep in the postpartum period. Increased attention should be paid to sleep disorders after childbirth, as sleep deprivation significantly negatively influence the quality of life and is associated with a higher prevalence of mental health problems, such as postpartum depression ,

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Title
QUALITY OF SLEEP AMONG WOMEN IN THE POSTPARTUM PERIOD
Authors
Zuzana Skodova, Veronika Mesarosova
Proceedings
8th SWS International Scientific Conference on Social Sciences - ISCSS 2021
Publisher
SGEM World Science
Year
2021
Pages
223-230
SWS Citekey
Skodova20216223230
ISSN
2682-9959
ISBN
978-3-903438-00-2
Language
en
Publication type
Proceedings Paper
Keywords
quality of sleeppostpartum periodsleeping problems
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