"Life Will Never Be the Same": a Qualitative Analysis of the Impact of COVID-19 on Adults with a History of Insomnia

Overview

Journal Sleep Adv

Date 2023 Dec 14

PMID 38093801

Authors

Ashley Redding

Sara Santarossa

Chaewon Sagong

David A Kalmbach

Christopher L Drake

Melynda D Casement

Philip Cheng

Affiliations

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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" ( = 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.

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