Neda Nazem-Ekbatani, Simin Tavoni, Hamid Haghani, Sedighe Gharayagh-Zandi,
Volume 15, Issue 5 (10-2012)
Abstract
Background: Insomnia has major negative effects on quality of life in postmenopausal women and can reduce their physical, psychological and social function. About 64.8 percent of women prefer to use herbal supplements for sleep problems. The present study aimed to evaluate the satisfaction of taking Valerian on the improvement of sleep quality and sleep score in postmenopausal women during six month. Materials and Methods: In this clinical trial, satisfaction of taking Valerian and sleep score of 100 postmenopausal eligible women who were referred to health care centers of Tehran University of Medical Sciences were evaluated. Research tools had three part of personal caharctristictic, Pittsburg sleep Quality Scale, and for satisfaction Visual Analogue Scale (VAS 0-10). Data gathering were in tree phase immediately after intervention, one and six month after valerian withdrawal. Results: The difference between intervention and control group in satisfaction and sleep scores was significant only immediately after taking Valerian (p=0.001) and there was no statistically significant difference within valerian or placebo group in one and six month later. Also there was statistically significant difference in three times of evaluation and satisfaction and improvement in sleep score were reduced within the time. Conclusion: Valerian can improve the sleep quality in postmenopausal women in intervention duration and after withdrawal there is no difference between placebo and valerian group so continued use of this supplement is necessary for improving of sleep quality.
Azin Niazi, Maryam Moradi, Ehsan Mazloumi,
Volume 25, Issue 3 (8-2022)
Abstract
Background and Aim Preeclampsia is a common complication of the second half of pregnancy. Sleep disorders can cause high blood pressure by causing oxidative stress and endothelial dysfunction. Therefore, the present study was performed to determine the relationship between sleep disorders and preeclampsia.
Methods & Materials This is a case-control study that was performed on 240 women referred to the affiliated university hospitals in Mashhad. Sampling was performed in the case group of hospitalized women with a definite diagnosis of preeclampsia (n=90) and in the control group (n=150) among pregnant women without preeclampsia referred to the obstetrics clinic. Data collection tools included demographic information questionnaire and gynecological/obstetric records, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Questionnaire and clinical evaluation form to determine the symptoms and severity of preeclampsia. Data analysis was performed using SPSS statistical software (version 22) and Mann-Whitney, Chi-square and Fisher tests. A P value of less than 0.05 was considered significant.
Ethical Considerations The present paper is the result of a research project approved by the Vice-Chancellor for Research of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (Code: IR.MUMS.NURSE.REC.1397.042).
Results The mean amount of real sleep at night in the group of healthy individuals (8.4±2.3) was significantly higher than patients (8.0±2.2) (P=0.028). In terms of loud snoring, waking up in the middle of the night was most frequent in the affected group (P<0.001). There was a statistically significant difference between the two groups in terms of sleep quality score level (P<0.001) based on logistic regression test in women with severe sleep problems at risk of preeclampsia (P<0.001, 95% CI 2.9-42.2, OR: 11/11) (11/11) was equal compared to healthy women.
Conclusion The present study showed that sleep disorders in pregnancy are associated with an increased risk of preeclampsia.
