Daytime fatigue and sleep duration in Mexican elders: a study on sleep habits

Background: Sleep disturbances significantly impact older adults, affecting daytime energy and overall health.This study investigates sleep habits' (SH) effect on daytime fatigue (DF) among the elderly in Guadalajara, Mexico.Objective: The objective of the study was to assess SH' prevalence and their link to DF in people over 60 at a Guadalajara geriatric care unit.Methods: In early 2020, 162 participants were surveyed using medical records and sleep questionnaires, analyzing SH and DF correlations through logistic regression.Results: The average participant age was 80, with women constituting 72.2% of the sample.Half reported DF, and 35% had insomnia.Notably, over 7 h of sleep reduced DF odds (odds ratio = 0.50).Conclusion: DF is prevalent among Mexican elders, more so than in similar populations.Over 7 h of sleep markedly decreases fatigue risk, underscoring the importance of sufficient sleep for elderly health and functionality.These findings highlight the need for sleep quality improvement interventions among the elderly to enhance their well-being.