"Life will never be the same": a qualitative analysis of the impact of COVID-19 on adults with a history of insomnia
Recommended Citation
Redding A, Santarossa S, Sagong C, Kalmbach DA, Drake CL, Casement MD, and Cheng P. "Life will never be the same": a qualitative analysis of the impact of COVID-19 on adults with a history of insomnia. Sleep Adv 2023; 4(1):zpad046.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-1-2023
Publication Title
Sleep Adv
Abstract
STUDY OBJECTIVES: To utilize qualitative data analysis to enrich our understanding of the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on those with a pre-pandemic history of insomnia.
METHODS: The sample included 208 participants who completed the Coronavirus Impact Scale in April and May 2020. A content analysis was used to analyze responses to a free-response item "Please tell us about any other ways the coronavirus has impacted your life" (n = 175), using a combination of inductive and deductive coding.
RESULTS: Both negative and positive themes emerged, including altered access to health care, negative financial impacts, and various emotions surrounding COVID-19. Some shared "silver linings" such as having more time for physical activity and deepening familial connections.
CONCLUSIONS: This analysis provides novel insight into the shared concerns and lived experiences of those with a history of insomnia. Understanding these unique stressors can enable healthcare professionals to better anticipate the needs of this population, as well as learn to navigate future stressful events.
PubMed ID
38093801
Volume
4
Issue
1
First Page
046
Last Page
046
