Year: 2025 | Month: June | Volume: 12 | Issue: 6 | Pages: 635-641
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20250672
Sleep Disorders and Related Factors in Children 4-5 Years Old
Isnaini1,2, Asrawati Nurdin1,2, Rahmi Lestari1,2, Rinang Mariko1,2, Indra Ihsan1,2
1Department of Child Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas, Padang, West Sumatera, Indonesia
2Department of Maternal and Child, RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang, West Sumatera, Indonesia
Corresponding Author: Isnaini
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Sleep disorders are common among children and can significantly impact their cognitive development, behavior, physical health, and mental well-being. The causes of sleep disorders in children are multifaceted, encompassing biological, behavioral, and psychomedical factors. While numerous studies have explored the prevalence of sleep disorders in school-aged children and adolescents, studies focusing on younger children remain limited.
Methods: This analytical descriptive study aimed to identify factors associated with sleep disorders in children aged 4–5 years. The study was conducted from April to September 2024 in kindergartens across Padang. The sample size was determined using the proportion estimation formula with absolute precision. Data collection involved obtaining medical histories from parents and conducting physical examinations of the children. Sleep disorders were assessed using a modified version of the Sleep Disturbance Scale for Children (SDSC). Statistical analysis was performed using the chi-square test, and logistic regression was applied for significance testing.
Results: The prevalence of sleep disorders in this study was 58.5%, with sleep initiation disorder being the most common type (30.9%). The most significant contributing factor to sleep disorders in children aged 4–5 years in Padang was bed arrangement, with an odds ratio of 1.65 (95% CI: 1.09–2.73).
Conclusion: Sleep disorders are prevalent among 4–5-year-old children in Padang and are primarily associated with bed arrangement issues. Addressing these factors may help improve sleep quality in young children.
Keywords: sleep disorder, children, SDSC, risk factor
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