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Sleep problems are significantly associated with higher levels of psychological distress (anxiety and depression) across healthcare professionals, the general population, and COVID-19 patients.
If you are experiencing sleep problems during a high-stress period, recognize that this is strongly linked to increased anxiety and depression. Prioritizing sleep hygiene or seeking treatment for sleep issues is not just about rest; it is a critical step in mitigating psychological distress. Treating sleep problems may help reduce psychological distress, and vice versa.
Sleep problems were associated with depression among healthcare professionals, the general population, and COVID-19 patients, with Fisher’s Z scores of -0.28, -0.30, and -0.36, respectively. Sleep problems were positively (and moderately) associated with anxiety among healthcare professionals, the general population, and COVID-19 patients, with Fisher’s z scores of 0.55, 0.48, and 0.49, respectively.
Why this rating
Based on a systematic review and meta-analysis of 177 studies with 345,270 participants, providing robust statistical power, though limited by cross-sectional designs.
Source
Sleep problems during COVID-19 pandemic and its’ association to psychological distress: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Zainab Alimoradi et al. · EClinicalMedicine · 2021
DOI 10.1016/j.eclinm.2021.100916
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