Are Sleep Aids Associated with the Severity of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms in Adults Screened for Insomnia? A Cross-Sectional Study.
J Clin Med
; 13(6)2024 Mar 14.
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ABSTRACT
(1) Background:
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)-like symptoms and insomnia are closely related. The present study examined whether the use of different sleep aids was related to severe ADHD-like symptoms in Jordanian adults screened for insomnia. (2)Methods:
This cross-sectional study used predefined inclusion criteria. The severity of ADHD was assessed using the validated Arabic version of the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale. (3)Results:
Data were analyzed from 244 subjects who met the inclusion criteria for severe insomnia, of which 147 (65.3%) reported not using any sleep aid, 50 (22.3%) reported using homeopathy remedies as sleep aids, and 41 (18.3%) reported using over-the-counter antihistamines as sleep aids. Regression analysis revealed that the use of such sleep aids-namely, "homeopathy herbal remedies" and "over-the-counter antihistamines"-was not associated (p > 0.05) with ADHD-like symptoms. However, "age above 31 years old" was significantly associated (B = -3.95, t = -2.32, p = 0.002) with lower ADHD severity, while the "diagnosis with chronic diseases" was significantly associated (B = 4.15, t = 1.99, p = 0.04) with higher ADHD severity. (4)Conclusions:
Sleep aids are not associated with ADHD-like symptoms in adults. More research is required to uncover the risk factors for adult ADHD, especially insomnia.
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J Clin Med
Año:
2024
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Jordania
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Suiza