Demographic Influences on Sleep Quality in Caregivers of Children with Intellectual Disabilities: Implications for the 3rd SDGs
Abstract
Objective: To examine the influence of demographic variables (age, gender, education, marital status, work status, and income) on sleep quality among caregivers of children with intellectual impairments at School for Students with Special Needs E Negeri Pembina, Medan Helvetia district, North Sumatera Province. The study aims to identify the at-risk caregiver population and offer evidence-based insights for the formulation of targeted mental health interventions, so contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of health and well-being.
Theoretical Framework: This section encompasses the theoretical framework that underpins the research. This article elucidates that sleep quality among caregivers of children with intellectual impairments correlates with several demographic characteristics, including age, gender, education, marital status, employment, and income. The theory employed encompasses the comprehension of sleep quality as the metric of mental and physical well-being.
Method: The research used a cross-sectional design and multivariate linear regression analysis. The sample comprised 139 respondents chosen by a non-probability sampling technique. (consecutive sampling). Data were gathered via the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), which has been validated within the Indonesian context. The analysis utilized the SPSS software, commencing with the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test to evaluate normality, subsequently employing either Pearson or Spearman correlation…
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