Abstract
[Introduction] This study aimed to determine the relationship between lifestyle and sleep disorders among community-dwelling people, while considering local specialties and social infrastructure, via the administration of questionnaires pertaining to daily behaviors, such as eating, drinking, walking, and driving.
[Methods] This study was conducted in Kaifu County, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, which is an underpopulated area. The questionnaire included demographic information (e.g., age, sex, marital status, living status, and the status of diabetes mellitus) and 23 queries regarding lifestyle-related behaviors (e.g., food, meal timing, smoking, drinking, and driving).
[Results] The multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that “Eat sudachi frequently” was negatively associated with sleep disorders (odds ratio [OR]= 0.43, 95% confidence interval [CI]:0.22-0.84, p = 0.013) and that “Anxious and frustrated about current life” was positively associated with sleep disorders (OR = 2.62, 95% CI:1.27-5.38, p = 0.009).
[Conclusions] These results provide an indication as to what types of lifestyle habits should be cultivated to get a good night’sleep. Moreover, because lifestyle habits vary depending on local characteristics, such as the diet and social infrastructure in a region, these factors should be considered when evaluating sleep disorders.
