Prevalence and Association Between Sleep Quality and Hypertension among Adult Patients Attending the Outpatient Department at Phramongkutklao Hospital

Authors

  • Cherdpong Wongwaipanich Family medicine, Outpatients department, Phramongkutklao Hospital
  • Kasidid Lawongsa Family medicine, Outpatients department, Phramongkutklao Hospital https://orcid.org/0009-0006-8956-6378

Keywords:

Hypertension, Sleep Quality, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Outpatients, Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract

This study is an analytic cross-sectional study aimed at exploring the relationship between sleep quality and hypertension among outpatients aged 35–60 years attending Phramongkutklao Hospital. Participants (n = 246) were selected based on predefined eligibility criteria using convenience sampling, including the ability to communicate clearly in Thai and willingness to participate in the study. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire that included demographic and health-related information and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) to assess sleep quality. Data analysis included descriptive statistics such as mean, standard deviation, frequency, and percentage were used to summarize the participants' demographic and clinical characteristics, Chi-square tests, and multiple logistic regression to assess the relationship between sleep quality and hypertension.

The results showed that out of 246 participants, 160 (65.0%) had poor sleep quality, while 86 (35.0%) had good sleep quality. Participants with poor sleep quality had a significantly higher likelihood of developing hypertension (AOR: 7.54, 95% CI: 3.33–17.06, p < 0.001). Additionally, other risk factors for hypertension included being older than 50 years (Adjusted OR: 3.39, p = 0.001), alcohol consumption (Adjusted OR: 3.93, p < 0.001), and a family history of hypertension (Adjusted OR: 5.47, p < 0.001). This study highlights the critical role of poor sleep quality and other associated factors in the risk of hypertension. Incorporating sleep quality assessment and appropriate interventions into routine clinical care can help prevent and reduce the risk of complications in hypertensive patients.

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2025-04-25

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Wongwaipanich, C., & Lawongsa, K. (2025). Prevalence and Association Between Sleep Quality and Hypertension among Adult Patients Attending the Outpatient Department at Phramongkutklao Hospital. Thai Journal of Public Health and Health Sciences, 8(1), 87–102. retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/tjph/article/view/272682

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