Sleep Quality in the Elderly and Its Associated Factors in Neyshabur, Mashhad-Iran

Introduction: Aging is a period of life associated with various challenges and changes. Considering the importance of the physical, mental, and psychological effects of sleep on the fitness of the elderly, the present study aimed to review sleep quality (SQ) in the elderly and its associated factors. Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 481 aged people referred to comprehensive health service centers in Neyshabur in 2023. Sampling was performed using stratified random sampling. The data were gathered using demographic questionnaires and the Pittsburgh SQ Index (PSQI). Finally, univariate analysis and multiple linear regression were used to evaluate the relationship between demographic variables and SQ scores using SPSS 16. Results: The mean age (±standard deviation) of the participants was 68.89 (±7.32) years. Further, the mean (±SD) of SQ in the elderly was 6.17 (±3.54), and 40.1% had poor SQ. Based on multiple linear regression analysis results, marital status (P=0.028), drug use (P=0.003), wealth index (P=0.004), and anxiety (P<0.001) had a significant relationship with SQ. Conclusion: The findings indicated that nearly half of the elderly had poor SQ. Therefore, it is recommended that policymakers and planners in the field of aging focus on socioeconomic factors affecting the elderly in order to make policies and provide better and more services to improve the SQ.