0063 Biopsychosocial Predictors of Sleep Health in Black, Asian, and Hispanic/Latinx Samples. (25th May 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nielson, Spencer; Dautovich, Natalie; Dzierzewski, Joseph
• Is Part Of: Sleep. Volume 45(2022)Supplement 1
• Page Start: A29
• Page End: A29
• Publication Date: 2022-05-25
• Subjects: Sleep -- Physiological aspects -- Periodicals; Sleep disorders -- Periodicals; Sommeil -- Aspect physiologique -- Périodiques; Sommeil, Troubles du -- Périodiques; Sleep disorders; Sleep -- Physiological aspects; Sleep -- physiological aspects; Sleep Wake Disorders; Psychophysiology; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 616.8498
• DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsac079.061
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0161-8105

Abstract

Abstract: Introduction: Sleep health is an important aspect of sleep and is associated with biopsychosocial factors such as physical health, mental health, and social functioning. Disparities in sleep health are widely prevalent in individuals who identify as Black, Asian, and Hispanic/Latinx. Investigating unique associations between general sleep health and biopsychosocial factors may elucidate underlying associations and lead to innovative approaches to promote sleep health in these historically marginalized populations. Methods: 3, 284 adults participated in an online study investigating sleep longitudinally across normal development (ISLAND). These analyses were conducted in the samples of individuals who self-identified as Black (n = 263, Mage = 40.6 years, 52.1% female), Asian (n = 208, Mage = 34.8 years, 39.9% female), and Hispanic/Latinx (n = 216, Mage = 35.8 years, 44.4% female). Participants were stratified across the lifespan, with equal numbers of men and women recruited. Participants completed several questionnaires including demographics, the RU-SATED, Patient Health Questionnaire-15 (PHQ-15), Patient Health Questionnaire-2 (PHQ-2), Generalized Anxiety Disorder-2 (GAD-2), and the De Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale. Multiple regression analyses were conducted within each group to determine whether biological (PHQ-15 without the sleep item), psychological (composite score of PHQ-2 and GAD-2), and social (social loneliness factor of the De Jon Gierveld Loneliness Scale) predictors of sleep health while controlling for demographic variables (i.e., age, sex, education). Results: Within the Black sample, lower mental health functioning was associated with poorer sleep health (p=0.008). Within the Asian sample lower physical functioning and lower mental health functioning were significantly associated with poorer sleep health (p's<.001). Within the Hispanic/Latinx sample, lower physical functioning was significantly associated with poorer sleep health (p<.001). Conclusion: Sleep health was observed to be associated with biopsychosocial factors within Black, Asian, and Hispanic/Latinx samples. Unique patterns of associations were observed within each sample. Future research would benefit from employing longitudinal designs or using more objective measurements to further elucidate these associations. Support (If Any): National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health under Award Number K23AG049955 (PI: Dzierzewski).