0893 Attitudes Of Short Sleepers Towards Sleep Extension Interventions

Abstract

Introduction: It is estimated 34.8% of the U.S population report sleeping less than 7 hours a night, which increases risk for cardiovascular diseases. The aim of this study was to determine the potential for interest in sleep extension interventions among adults with and without chronic illnesses who have short sleep duration. Method(s): Participants aged 18-65 with self-reported average sleep duration < 0.000). Reporting insomnia or other sleep problem was associated with an interest in extending sleep, (X2 = 12.86, p<0.000) and an interest in monitoring sleep with a wrist-worn device (X2 = 5.24, p<0.05). Sleep disturbance or disorders were not associated with interest in other intervention categories. Conclusion(s): These results suggest that sleep extension interventions using wearable technology for sleep are attractive to individuals with short sleep duration, particularly those with greater sleep disturbance and comorbid sleep disorders.