Women are more likely than men to have more severe symptoms of depression, a higher degree of difficulty concentrating and remembering when prone to sleeping troubles than men, according to results of a study published in the journal Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. But the snoring male is more likely than female to force partners to leave the marital bed.
Australian researchers conducted a study with 744 patients, treated for sleep disorders at the Coolangatta Sleep Clinic in Queensland, Australia between 2013 and 2015 to understand the differences in functional status between men and women when they present this type of problem.
Scientists clinically assessed the sleep problems of patients who completed sleep-related questionnaires.
Sleep disorders affect women more
The results of the study showed that women are more likely to associate the sleeping troubles with drowsiness during the day. Indeed, they are 49% for 36.9% of men. They are also more likely to be affected by any consequences (such as loss of concentration, irritability, depression) associated with this drowsy state.
Sleep-related health problems manifest and affect the lives of men and women differently. Sleep health professionals should recognize these differences across all levels of prevention in order to improve the quality of life for those with sleep-related health problems.
“If we can better assess the impact on their lives of sleep disturbances, we can better manage the patient,” said Dr. Boccabella, co-author of the study.
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