Shahad Ali Alzahrani
Psychiatry, Saudi Arabia
Publications
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Research
The Relationship Between Sleep Disorders and Mental Health: A Cross-Sectional Study
Author(s): Moamen Abdelfadil Ismail*, Salman Ageel, Abdulmajeed Mousa Alzahrani, Noura Ahmad Alghamdi, Shahad Ali Alzahrani, Yazan I. Alshaikhi, Rayan Abdullah S Alharbi, Ghadah Mohammed Alghamdi, Faiha Nedhal Ayoub, Refal Hamad Jamjoom and Mostafa Mohamed Mostafa Ahmed Abdelaal
Background: Sleep disorders and mental health conditions are prevalent public health concerns with a recognized bidirectional relationship. This study aimed to assess the association between various sleep disorders (insomnia, daytime sleepiness, obstructive sleep apnea risk) and mental health symptoms (depression, anxiety, stress) in a sample of adults. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 355 adults recruited from community and clinical settings. Participants completed a structured questionnaire comprising demographic details, the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), STOP-BANG questionnaire, and the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21). Data were analyzed using Pearson’s correlation and multiple linear regression. Results: A high prevalence of sleep disorde.. Read More»