ABSTRACT
Objective: Sleep is a determinant of a positive life which is heavily influenced by the individual's lifestyle. The objectives of the study were to: (i) assess the quality of sleep among the Trinidad population and effects of associated demographics; (ii) assess the determinants of poor sleep quantity and quality; and (iii) evaluate participant's knowledge about sleep and importance of sleep. Design and Methodology: A cross-sectional study among the residents of Trinidad aged 18 and above was conducted from 18th May 2018 to 30th June 2018. Nonprobability convenience sampling was utilized to obtain information at public malls including: Trincity Mall, Gulf City Mall, Long Circular Mall, West mall and Valpark Mall. Results: 1505 participants were interviewed with 56.1% being poor sleepers while 43.9% were good sleepers. Participants over 40 years were found to have the lowest percentage of good sleepers. Diabetes Mellitus and sex were not found to be a significant determinant of sleep quality (p= 0.865; p=0.351 respectively). Employment status was associated with sleep quality (p <0.001). Night shift workers were more likely than other persons to report bad sleep quality was. Persons who lived in noisy areas and were also poor sleepers. Conclusion: The determinants of sleep quality in the adult Trinidad population were found to be older age, night shift workers and persons who lived in noisy areas or streets.
