Sleep Experiences of Older Indian Women: An Exploratory Study.

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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE Pub Date : 2025-02-20 DOI:10.1080/07380577.2025.2460785

Pallavi Bhat, Sebestina Anita Dsouza

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Abstract

As adequate sleep is an indicator of healthy aging, it is of concern that in India, the prevalence of sleep disorders is significant among older women. Using a qualitative approach, we aimed to understand how older Indian women perceive, engage in, and experience sleep and the factors influencing their sleep. Eight urban-residing older women from a southern Indian district were interviewed. Three main themes emerged: perceptions about sleep and sleep disturbances, causes and consequences of disturbed sleep, and sleep practices. Results may guide contextually relevant occupational assessments and interventions to support good sleep and healthy aging of this vulnerable population.

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印度老年妇女的睡眠经验：一项探索性研究。

由于充足的睡眠是健康老龄化的一个指标，令人关切的是，在印度，老年妇女中普遍存在睡眠障碍。采用定性方法，我们旨在了解印度老年妇女如何感知、参与和体验睡眠以及影响睡眠的因素。研究人员采访了来自印度南部某地区的8名居住在城市的老年妇女。三个主要主题出现了：对睡眠和睡眠障碍的认识，睡眠障碍的原因和后果，以及睡眠实践。研究结果可以指导情境相关的职业评估和干预措施，以支持这一弱势群体的良好睡眠和健康老龄化。

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期刊介绍： Occupational Therapy in Health Care is a journal of contemporary practice in occupational therapy. It provides occupational therapy practitioners with a forum to stay up-to-date on current methods and theories in the field. Focused on everyday practice, the journal addresses the concerns of new and experienced therapists, presenting innovations in client evaluations and treatments, current research findings, critical reviews of current textbooks, descriptions of novel programs and descriptions of fieldwork innovations. An essential guide to the changing trends in health care, social services, and education, Occupational Therapy in Health Care provides occupational therapy practitioners with a forum to stay up-to-date on current methods and theories in the field.