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Percent distribution of how often school-aged children (5-17 years) had a regular bedtime in a typical school week: United States, 2020
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The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends 9-12 hours of sleep for children aged 6-12 years and 8-10 hours for those aged 13-18 (1), yet only two-thirds of children meet these recommendations (2). This report uses 2020 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) data to describe regular bedtimes, defined as going to sleep at the same time most d...
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... In 2020, among children aged 5-17 years, 47.1% had a regular bedtime every day, 37.3% most days, 10.5% some days, and 5.0% never had a regular bedtime during a typical school week (Figure 1). ...
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... A su vez, las recomendaciones del tiempo recomendado de sueño aportadas por la Academia Americana de Medicina del Sueño, avaladas por la Academia Americana de Pediatría (Moon et al., 2022), son de 9 a 12 horas por día para niños entre 6-12 años y de entre 13-18 años para adolescentes. La duración del sueño disminuye con la edad, sin embargo, la calidad del sueño puede mejorar con el paso de los años, por lo que estudios encaminados a monitorear los patrones de sueño deberían realizarse mediante actigrafía y polisomnografía en el domicilio (Adjaye-Gbewonyo et al., 2022;Galland et al., 2018;Hamilton et al., 2023;Stores y Crawford, 1998). Además, los valores de duración y calidad de sueño en niños y adolescentes pueden verse afectados significativamente por factores demográficos, sociales y/o ambientales (Larrinaga-Undabarrena et al., 2023). ...
Resumen. Un sueño adecuado es crucial para el desarrollo físico, emocional y cognitivo de los niños y adolescentes, ya que afecta significativamente a su salud y al bienestar en general. En este contexto, el presente estudio presenta los valores de referencia de los parámetros del sueño en escolares de Educación Básica en Euskadi. Se analiza una muestra representativa de 1.073 escolares de entre 5 y 18 años, utilizando actigrafía para medir el tiempo total en cama, tiempo total de sueño, despertares nocturnos y eficiencia de sueño. Los resultados indican una disminución general en el tiempo total en cama y tiempo total de sueño a mayor edad, mientras que la eficiencia del sueño mejora gradualmente. Estos valores de referencia proporcionan una herramienta útil (percentiles) para la detec-ción de valores en patrones de calidad sueño y diseño de políticas de salud y programas de intervención en edad escolar. Palabras clave: sueño, niñas y niños, tiempo total de sueño, tiempo total en cama, eficiencia de sueño, actigrafía, percentil. Abstract. Appropriate sleep is crucial for the physical, emotional and cognitive development of children and adolescents, as it significantly affects their overall health and well-being. In this context, the present study presents the reference values of sleep parameters in elementary school children in the Basque Country. A representative sample of 1,073 schoolchildren aged 5 to 18 was analysed, using actigraphy to measure total time in bed, total sleep time, nighttime awakenings and sleep efficiency. The results indicate a general decrease in total time in bed and total sleep time with increasing age, while sleep efficiency gradually improves. These reference values provide a useful tool (percentiles) for the detection of values in sleep quality patterns and design of health policies and intervention programs at school age.
Sleep disturbances are common in persons with intellectual disability and are known to exacerbate health, mental health, and behavioral problems. The treatment of sleep disturbances can greatly improve quality of life. Sleep health should be an element of all person-centered planning. Mental health professionals must be versed in a wide range of behavioral interventions to address the challenges faced by persons dually diagnosed with intellectual disability and sleep disturbances. This chapter reviews the treatments for sleep disturbances, highlighting the application of general treatment principles for persons with intellectual disabilities with a focus on clinical interventions for the mental health professional.
Objectives:
This study examined differences in sleep patterns by race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status (SES) among children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS), and linkages between sleep patterns and neurobehavioral functioning.
Method:
We used baseline data from the Childhood Adenotonsillectomy Study (CHAT), a multicenter, single-blind, randomized controlled trial designed to evaluate the efficacy of early adenotonsillectomy versus watchful waiting with supportive care for children with OSAS. Participants included children with OSAS (ages 5.0-9.9 years). SES indicators were obtained via questionnaire and geocoding (ArcGIS version 10.1). Caregivers and teachers reported on child inattention/impulsivity and executive functioning. Nighttime sleep duration and variability were measured using five-night sleep diaries.
Results:
Black children experienced shorter nighttime sleep duration than White children, by about 25 min, as well as greater sleep duration variability, while sleep duration was more variable in children of "other" racial and ethnic backgrounds versus White children. Of the socioeconomic correlates, only lower family income was associated with sleep duration variability. A short and more variable nighttime sleep duration were each associated with caregiver-rated child inattention and impulsivity. Greater sleep duration variability was linked to greater teacher-rated, but not caregiver-rated, executive functioning impairments.
Conclusions:
Compared to White children with OSAS, Black children with OSAS experience a shorter and more variable nighttime sleep duration. Having a short and/or variable sleep duration may increase risk for neurobehavioral impairments in youth with OSAS, underscoring the potential benefits of sleep health promotion in the context of OSAS care.
