Poor sleep quality (PSQI > 5) is highly prevalent in adults attending a community health center in Buenos Aires
In a cross-sectional study of 208 adults (mean age 48.3 years, 76.9% women) at a community health center, 65.4% had a PSQI score > 5, indicating poor sleep quality. Key findings included sleep latency > 15 minutes in 81.3%, daytime dysfunction in 66.3%, and sleep duration < 7 hours in 58.7%.
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Poor sleep quality (PSQI > 5) is highly prevalent in adults attending a community health center in Buenos Aires The current body of evidence comprises 1 study. EvidenceHub rates the overall confidence at 32/100 (low).
The Claim
Poor sleep quality (PSQI > 5) is highly prevalent in adults attending a community health center in Buenos Aires
This conclusion is most relevant to: Adults aged 18 years or older attending Health and Community Action Center No. 27 in Buenos Aires, Argentina (n=208, mean age 48.3 ± 14.6 years, 76.9% women).
What the Research Shows
The conclusion draws on 1 linked study. Highlights from the cited literature:
- ▸[Sleep disorders in adults treated at Health and Community Action Center No. 27, Buenos Aires, Argentina]. (Vertex (Buenos Aires, Argentina), 2026) —
How It Works
The proposed biological pathway:
- ▸Poor sleep quality is common in the general population
- ▸PSQI > 5 indicates clinically significant sleep problems
- ▸High prevalence observed in this community sample
- ▸Routine screening and sleep hygiene education are recommended
Who Might Benefit
Evidence fit by population:
- ▸Adults aged 18 years or older attending Health and Community Action Center No. 27 in Buenos Aires, Argentina (n=208, mean age 48.3 ± 14.6 years, 76.9% women)
Recommended Dose
N/A
Limitations & Caveats
Important context when interpreting this evidence:
- ▸Cross-sectional design prevents causal inference
- ▸Convenience sampling from a single center limits generalizability
- ▸Self-reported sleep measures may be subject to recall bias
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of participants had poor sleep quality?▼
65.4% of the 208 participants had a PSQI score greater than 5, indicating poor sleep quality.
What was the average sleep duration in this study?▼
Participants slept an average of 6.3 ± 1.5 hours per night.
How many participants reported using hypnotics?▼
27.4% of participants (57 out of 208) reported using hypnotic medications.
What sleep component was most commonly affected?▼
Sleep latency > 15 minutes was the most common issue, affecting 81.3% of participants.
References
- 1.Wydler C, Fraga C, Azcárate A, Sarcona E. “[Sleep disorders in adults treated at Health and Community Action Center No. 27, Buenos Aires, Argentina]..” Vertex (Buenos Aires, Argentina), 2026. PMID: 42446311 DOI: 10.53680/vertex.v37i172.1014