Association of insomnia disorder with sociodemographic factors and poor mental health in COVID-19 inpatients in China

Abstract

Purpose

To examine insomnia disorder and its association with sociodemographic factors and poor mental health in 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) inpatients in Wuhan, China.

Design

and Methods: A total of 484 COVID-19 inpatients in Wuhan Tongji Hospital were selected and interviewed with standardized assessment tools. Insomnia disorder was measured by the Chinese version of the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI-7), a total score of 8 or more was accepted as the threshold for diagnosing insomnia disorder.

Results

The prevalence of insomnia disorder in the whole sample was 42.8%. Binary logistic regression analysis revealed that female gender, younger age, and higher fatigue and anxiety severity were more likely to experience insomnia disorder.

Conclusion

Given the high rate of insomnia disorder status among COVID-19 inpatients in Wuhan, China, and its negative effects, follow-up assessments and appropriate psychological interventions for insomnia disorder are needed in this population.

Highlights

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  Insomnia disorder is highly prevalent in COVID-19 inpatients.

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  Insomnia disorder was associated with increased odds of the female gender, younger age, higher fatigue and anxiety severity.

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  Follow-up assessments and appropriate psychological interventions for insomnia disorder in COVID-19 patients are needed.