Sleep Quality in Pregnant Women Considering Maternal Age: A Cross-sectional Study

Objective: This study aimed to determine the factors affecting the quality of sleep in pregnant women with respect to maternal age. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Gynecology and Obstetrics Outpatient Clinic of Bartin State Hospital. The research data were collected using questionnaires Whooley questions, Pittsburg sleep quality index, and the 12-item short-form health survey. Results: This study included 135 pregnant women, of whom 43 were 35 years, 46 were 23-34 years, and 46 were <= 29 years old. The mean sleep quality score of the advanced maternal age group was 4.88 [standard deviation (SD), 2.27], which was lower than the maternal age group of 30-34 years (5.78; SD, 2.94) and <= 29 years (5.02; SD, 3.38). Of the total participants, 52.6% were poor sleepers. Approximately 65% of the participants were Whooley-positive. The mean of the physical and mental component summary was 43.04 (SD, 6.04) and 44.05 (SD, 6.03), respectively, for each maternal age group. No significant differences were found among the maternal age groups in terms of sleep quality, depression, and quality of life. Conclusion: The study results revealed similar characteristics among pregnant women of advanced and young maternal age concerning quality of life, sleep quality, and maternal depression.