EVALUATION OF SLEEP QUALITY IN PATIENTS WITH THYROID DISEASE

Sleep is a vital process for human health, and disturbances in sleep quality can be associated with various physical and mental illnesses. Thyroid dysfunctions, especially hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, can affect metabolic processes and lead to sleep quality disruptions. This study aims to evaluate sleep quality in patients with thyroid dysfunctions, focusing on the effects of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism on sleep initiation, duration, and disturbances, as well as their impact on patients' quality of life. Additionally, it seeks to explore the relationship between thyroid dysfunctions and sleep disorders, raising awareness of this connection. The study was conducted as a descriptive research involving 52 patients diagnosed with hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism at Gaziantep University Şahinbey Research and Application Hospital's Endocrinology Clinic between January and May 2024. Data were collected using a "Socio-Demographic Information Form" and the "Basic Scale for Sleep Complaints and Sleep Quality." Statistical analyses, including t-tests and ANOVA, were used to identify differences between groups. The results revealed that sleep disorders are common in individuals with thyroid dysfunctions, particularly showing a significant decline in sleep quality related to difficulties in falling asleep, altered sleep duration, and socio-demographic factors.