The impact of the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic on sleep health.

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Abstract

The ongoing pandemic of the novel 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and the implementation of quarantine policies have led to substantial changes in daily routine for most Canadians. These policies, including the prohibition of large gatherings and the closure of nonessential businesses, have had a significant impact on mental wellbeing, leading to an increase in anxiety and stress among the public. It is therefore essential to consider the impact of COVID-19 and quarantine from a psychological lens. The effects of the pandemic and resulting quarantine policies are discussed from a sleep health perspective. Heightened anxiety and limited avenues for social support during the quarantine are discussed as precipitating factors for an increase in sleep disturbances. The impact of a lack of routine and reduction in physical activity on sleep regulatory processes is explored. Finally, strategies to reduce anxiety and strengthen sleep processes based on empirical evidence are presented in the context of the current pandemic. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved) Public Significance Statement—This review article examines the potential impact of the novel 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak on sleep behaviour in the Canadian general public. Heightened anxiety and limited social support for individuals during quarantine may cause an increase in sleep disturbances. Changes in daily routine such as increased schedule variability and reduced physical activity are explored with respect to their impact on sleep regulatory systems and recommendations for improving sleep health are provided. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved) L’actuelle pandémie de la maladie à coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) et la mise en vigueur de politiques de confinement ont donné lieu à d’importants changements dans la routine quotidienne de la plupart des Canadiens et Canadiennes. Ces politiques, dont l’interdiction de tenir de grands rassemblements et la fermeture d’entreprises non essentielles, ont eu d’importantes répercussions sur le bien-être mental, qui ont mené à une augmentation du niveau d’anxiété et de stress parmi la population. Il est donc essentiel d’examiner les effets de la COVID-19 et des mesures de confinement selon l’angle de la psychologie. Les effets de la pandémie et des politiques de confinement connexes sont discutés selon le point de vue du sommeil et de la santé. Une anxiété accrue et des moyens limités pour un soutien social durant le confinement sont examinés en tant que facteurs précipitants de l’augmentation de troubles du sommeil. Est explorée l’incidence de l’absence de routine et de la réduction d’activité physique sur les processus de régulation du sommeil. Pour conclure, des stratégies visant à réduire l’anxiété et à renforcer les processus du sommeil fondées sur des données empiriques sont présentées dans le contexte actuel de pandémie. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved)

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Kutana, S., & Lau, P. H. (2021). The impact of the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic on sleep health. Canadian Psychology, 62(1), 12–19. https://doi.org/10.1037/cap0000256

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