患有关节炎的老年非裔美国人自我报告的疼痛和睡眠困难特征的种族内群体差异。

Intrarace group variability in characteristics of self-reported pain and sleep difficulty in older African Americans with arthritis.

作者信息

Baker Tamara A, Whitfield Keith E

机构信息

University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA

Duke University, Durham, NC, USA.

出版信息

J Transcult Nurs. 2015 Mar;26(2):171-7. doi: 10.1177/1043659614526455. Epub 2014 May 14.

DOI:10.1177/1043659614526455

PMID:24829263

Abstract

PURPOSE

Few studies have examined the behavioral and clinical indicators of sleep difficulty among older African Americans diagnosed with arthritis. This study aimed to examine the association of sleep, pain, and comorbid indicators among this population.

METHOD

Using a cross-sectional design, 193 older African Americans (70.4 ± 9.11 years of age) completed a series of questions assessing health, pain, and sleep.

RESULTS

Findings showed that young old participants (β = -.28, p < .001) reported more difficulty sleeping and being awakened due to pain (β = -.17, p < .05) than the old old adults.

CONCLUSION

There is significant within-group variability, with young old adults being most affected by sleep difficulties.

IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE

While the relationship between pain and sleep may be intuitive for majority populations, the dynamics of this association may be useful in promoting sleep awareness and providing resources for caregivers and health care professionals to better meet the needs of this population.

摘要