Journal of Health Psychology
Volume 24, Issue 8, 2019, Pages 1125-1133

The prevalence and the predictors of insomnia among refugees (Article)

Al-Smadi A.M.* , Tawalbeh L.I. , Gammoh O.S. , Ashour A. , Tayfur M. , Attarian H.
  • a American University of Madaba, Jordan
  • b Al-AlBayt University, Jordan
  • c American University of Madaba, Jordan
  • d The Hashemite University, Jordan
  • e Golden Square for Website Management, Jordan
  • f Northwestern University, United States

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of insomnia and associated sociodemographic factors among refugees in Jordan. A cross-sectional survey was undertaken with a representative sample of 373 refugees. The majority of refugees had moderate to severe insomnia (n = 196, 52.2%). Older age, living in the city of Mafraq, having secondary education or below, unemployed, and lacking easy access to medication were the predictors of higher insomnia. More attention by health care providers including nurses should be given to older refugees and those with a lower level of education, as these groups tend to be more liable to suffer from insomnia. © The Author(s) 2017.

Author Keywords

Educational level unemployment Refugees Insomnia availability of medication

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Link
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DOI: 10.1177/1359105316687631
ISSN: 13591053
Cited by: 5
Original Language: English