A Study to Identify the Prevalence of Sleep Disorders Among General Population with a View to Develop a Need-Based IEC on the ‘Sleep Disorder and its Management’ in Selected Geographical Area of Bhilai, C.G.

Abstract

The collective term sleep disorder refers to conditions that affect sleep quality, timing, or duration and impact a person’s ability to properly function while they are awake. The present study is aimed at assessing prevalence of sleep disorder in general population with a view to develop a need-based IEC on the ‘sleep disorder & its management in selected geographical area of Bhilai, CG. A descriptive survey research design was adopted in the study and study was conducted by using cluster area sampling technique. The tool consists of a modified questionnaire of socio demographic data and rating scale comprising of 5 sections to identify early signs of sleep disorder. The score obtained based on self-evaluated sleep pattern of various sleep disorders. As hypersomnia scored high with a mean percentage score of 44.2% it is proved that it is highly prevalent in the area of study. Insomnia is also proved to be at higher risk in general population as mean percentage score is 40.1%. Other prominent sleep disorders are circadian rhythm disorder, sleep apnea and Parasomnia with mean percentage score of 39.05. 38.3 and 32.9 respectively.