Prevalence and correlates of short and long sleep duration among majority-Hispanic young adult survivors of childhood cancer
摘要
Both short (< 7 h) and long (> 9 h) sleep duration are associated with poor health. Yet, little is known about sleep duration patterns and correlates in young adult childhood cancer survivors (CCS).
MethodsData were from Project Forward, a population-based survey of young adult CCS in Los Angeles County. Average sleep duration, demographic and medical characteristics (e.g., treatment intensity), and mental (i.e., well-being, depressive symptoms) and physical (i.e., general health, comorbidities) health were measured via self-report. Chi-square and one-way ANOVAs assessed correlations between characteristics and short and long sleep duration (versus recommended; 7–9 h). Multivariable linear and negative binomial regressions examined relationships between sleep duration and mental and physical health.
ResultsParticipants (N = 1,062, Mean age = 26.2 years, 50% female, 51% Hispanic) were, on average, 14.5 years (range: 5–22) post-diagnosis. Overall, 30% reported short and 7% reported long sleep. Short sleep was associated with older age, being employed, and having children (ps ≤ .001). Unemployment and lower educational attainment were associated with long sleep (ps ≤ .001). Both short and long sleep were associated with lower well-being (ps ≤ .001), greater depressive symptoms (ps ≤ .001), poorer self-rated general health (ps ≤ .012), and more comorbid conditions (ps = .001), compared to recommended sleep duration. Associations with physical health remained largely significant controlling for depressive symptoms (ps < .025).
ConclusionsWe found unique correlates of short and long sleep duration and associations with poorer mental and physical health among a large, diverse sample of young adult CCS.
Implications for Cancer SurvivorsAs a modifiable behavior, sleep duration is a relevant intervention target for improving outcomes after cancer.