Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health

The Korean Society for Preventive Medicine (대한예방의학회)
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Association Between Sleep Quality and Anxiety in Korean Adolescents

  • Kim, Hyunkyu (Department of Preventive Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Seung Hoon (Department of Preventive Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Jang, Sung-In (Department of Preventive Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Park, Eun-Cheol (Department of Preventive Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine)
  • Received : 2021.09.15
  • Accepted : 2021.12.06
  • Published : 2022.03.31
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Abstract

Objectives: Anxiety disorder is among the most prevalent mental illnesses among adolescents. Early detection and proper treatment are important for preventing sequelae such as suicide and substance use disorder. Studies have suggested that sleep duration is associated with anxiety disorder in adolescents. In the present study, we investigated the association between sleep quality and anxiety in a nationally representative sample of Korean adolescents. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted using data from the 2020 Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey. The Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 questionnaire was used to evaluate anxiety. The chi-square test was used to investigate and compare the general characteristics of the study population, and multiple logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the relationship between sleep quality and anxiety. Results: In both sexes, anxiety was highly prevalent in participants with poor sleep quality (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 1.56; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.43 to 1.71 in boys; aOR, 1.30; 95% CI, 1.19 to 1.42 in girls). Regardless of sleep duration, participants with poor sleep quality showed a high aOR for anxiety. Conclusions: This study identified a consistent relationship between sleep quality and anxiety in Korean adolescents regardless of sleep duration.

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