Type-specific effects of childhood maltreatment on adult sleep problems

C Paquola; R Wassing; Jim Lagopoulos; E Van Someren

doi:10.1093/sleepj/zsx050.422

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Type-specific effects of childhood maltreatment on adult sleep problems

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Type-specific effects of childhood maltreatment on adult sleep problems

C Paquola, R Wassing, Jim Lagopoulos and E Van Someren

Journal of Sleep and Sleep Disorders Research, Vol.40(Supplement 1), p.A157

Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, LLC, 31st (Boston, United States, 03-Jun-2017 - 07-Jun-2017)

2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/sleepj/zsx050.422

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Introduction: Childhood maltreatment (CM) is a highly important but often overlooked predictor of adult sleep problems. Given approximately 40% of individuals experience CM, characterisation of the relationship between CM and adult sleep problems could be particularly useful for identification and early intervention of individuals at risk of developing insomnia. Methods: 1219 individuals from the Netherlands Sleep Registry (age 19-89years, 915 females, 633 insomnia) completed the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), Childhood Trauma Questionnaire and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. First, we quantified the risk of developing insomnia following CM. Then using a partial least squares analysis, we examined the CM-subtype specific effects on adult insomnia symptoms (ISI components), as well as the moderating effects of age, gender, depressive symptoms and anxiety symptoms. Results: CM was related to a 1.54 fold increase in the risk of developing insomnia. Childhood physical neglect was associated with worse sleep patterns (ISI-4, β=0.19, 0.008<μ<0.377) and noticeability of sleep-related problems (ISI-5, β=0.19, 0.008<μ<0.375). Childhood sexual abuse, partially mediated by anxiety symptoms, was associated with greater distress concerning sleep patterns (ISI-4, β=0.11, 0.001<μ<0.207). Additionally, we found that the impact of childhood emotional abuse on sleep maintenance (ISI-2, β=-0.11, -0.198<μ<-0.013), early awakenings (ISI-3, β=-0.10, -0.194<μ<-0.001) and daytime dysfunction (ISI-7, β=-0.10, -0.192<μ<-0.007) decreased with age. Conclusion: The present study highlights the importance of screening for CM in adults reporting with sleep problems. These findings should be used to inform risk assessment and for the development of individualised treatment plans, such as anxiety management for individuals with a history of childhood sexual abuse.

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Title: Type-specific effects of childhood maltreatment on adult sleep problems
Authors: C Paquola (Author) - University of Sydney
R Wassing (Author) - Netherlands Institute of Neurosciences, Netherlands
Jim Lagopoulos (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast
E Van Someren (Author) - Netherlands Institute of Neurosciences, Netherlands
Publication details: Journal of Sleep and Sleep Disorders Research, Vol.40(Supplement 1), p.A157
Conference details: Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, LLC, 31st (Boston, United States, 03-Jun-2017 - 07-Jun-2017)
Publisher: Associated Professional Sleep Societies, Llc
DOI: 10.1093/sleepj/zsx050.422
ISSN: 0161-8105
Organisation Unit: Thompson Institute; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99451248802621
Output Type: Abstract

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