Factors Affecting the Sleep Quality of Elderly People in The Urban Area of Samut Songkhram Province

Anantachai  inthiraj; Sunisa  Khammarit2; Nirawan  Penchue; Wanwimon  Mekwimon; Prisna  Pianjong; Sureewan  Siladlao; Kanokporn  Somporn; Niwat  Songsin

Anantachai inthiraj Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Thailand
Sunisa Khammarit2 Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Thailand
Nirawan Penchue Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Thailand
Wanwimon Mekwimon Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Thailand
Prisna Pianjong Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Thailand
Sureewan Siladlao Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Thailand
Kanokporn Somporn Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Thailand
Niwat Songsin Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Thailand

Keywords: Sleep factors, Sleep quality, Elderly

Abstract

This research aims to study the sleep quality of the elderly and examine the relationship between various factors and their sleep quality. The sample group consisted of 141 individuals aged 60 and above, both male and female, residing in Plaipongpang Subdistrict, Amphawa District, Samut Songkhram Province. Research Findings: The majority of participants were female, aged 60–69 years, with an average monthly income of less than 5,000 baht. Regarding health behaviors, most elderly individuals exercised regularly but had underlying chronic illnesses and consumed caffeine-containing beverages at a rate exceeding 90%. In terms of sleep quality, most participants exhibited poor sleep quality, with some using medications or herbal remedies to aid sleep. Environmental factors such as noise, heat, and cold were found to influence sleep quality. Additionally, personal factors, including age, marital status, and adequate income, showed a mild to moderate correlation with sleep quality. Moreover, mental health factors—such as depression, anxiety, and stress—significantly affected sleep quality. These relationships were found to be unidirectional, indicating that poorer mental health was often associated with lower sleep quality.