Differences in Sleep Quality and Health-Related Quality of Life in Young Adults With Allergies and Asthma and Their Healthy Peers |
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| Authors: | Elizabeth S Molzon MS Margaret S Bonner MS Stephanie E Hullmann PhD Rachelle R Ramsey MS Kristina I Suorsa MS John M Chaney PhD |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Psychology , Oklahoma State University , Stillwater , Oklahoma;2. School of Nursing , Indiana University , Indianapolis , Indiana |
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| Abstract: | Abstract Objective: The current study examined the relationship between sleep quality and health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Participants: Participants were 501 undergraduate students with allergies (167), asthma + allergies (167), or with no history of a chronic illness (167) completed study measures from August 2011 to April 2012. Methods: The undergraduate students completed questionnaires online as part of a larger study of psychosocial adjustment of young adults. Results: Young adults with allergies and asthma + allergies reported significantly worse sleep quality and HRQOL than healthy peers. Additionally, those with allergies and asthma + allergies had significantly more sleep disturbances and used sleeping medication significantly more often in the previous month than healthy peers. Conclusions: These results highlight concerns regarding quality of life and sleep problems in an often-overlooked population. Importantly, sleep difficulties can result in difficulties in daily living and impairment in academic functioning. |
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| Keywords: | allergy mental health quality of life sleep young adults |
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