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    Age-Dependent Association Between Insomnia and Body Mass Index Among Young Women: Evidence from a Cross-Sectional Study
    (Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland, 2025-12-16) Merklinger-Gruchała, Anna; Goździalska, Anna; Bień, Agnieszka; Grzesik-Gąsior, Joanna
    Abstract: "Sleep disturbances, particularly insomnia, are increasingly recognized as important determinants of health. Previous studies have shown bidirectional associations between sleep quality and obesity. Limited evidence exists on the modifying role of age in the relationship between insomnia symptoms and body mass index (BMI) among women. This study aimed to evaluate the association between insomnia symptoms and BMI in women, with a specific focus on the potential effect of age. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 72 female nursing students aged 21–48 years. Data were collected via an online questionnaire including demographic, occupational, and anthropometric variables, as well as the Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS) to assess insomnia symptoms. BMI was calculated based on self-reported weight and height. Logistic and multiple linear regression models were used to evaluate the relationship between AIS scores and BMI and age. Results: Overall, insomnia severity was not directly associated with BMI in the full sample (p = 0.55). However, a significant interaction between insomnia symptoms and age was observed (p = 0.02). Among women aged ≥37 years, higher AIS scores were positively associated with BMI (β = 0.59; p = 0.06), whereas this association was absent in younger participants. Conclusions: Insomnia symptoms showed a trend toward a positive association with higher BMI, primarily among older women, suggesting an age-dependent relationship between sleep disturbances and body weight. Screening for sleep problems and promoting sleep hygiene could serve as simple, low-cost preventive strategies for maintaining metabolic health in women."(...)
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    Perceived Menstrual Irregularities and Premenstrual Syndrome in Relation to Insomnia: Evidence from a Cohort of Student Nurses
    (MDPI, 2025-10-22) Dimlievych, Anastasiia; Dębska, Grażyna; Grzesik-Gąsior, Joanna; Merklinger-Gruchala, Anna
    Abstract: "Background/Objectives: Sleep disorders, particularly insomnia, are increasingly recognized as key determinants of mental health. Disturbances in sleep architecture may exacerbate hormonal dysregulation, contributing to menstrual cycle irregularities and premenstrual syndrome (PMS). The study investigate the relationship between insomnia symptoms, menstrual problems, and PMS among nursing students. Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted using a web-based survey (CAWI) among 72 female graduate nursing students. The questionnaire included questions about menstrual history, the presence of menstrual disorders, PMS symptoms, and lifestyle and body mass index (BMI). Insomnia was assessed using the Polish version of the Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS), taking ≥8 as the cutoff point. Logistic regression analysis with confounding variables was performed. Results: 70% of participants had PMS symptoms, 19.5% had irregular menstrual cycles, and 86.5% reported problems with menstrual bleeding. The mean AIS score was 10.1 (SD = 4.05). Women with insomnia were almost 4 times more likely to experience PMS symptoms (OR = 3.93; 95% CI 1.14–13.59), more than 7 times more likely to experience bleeding problems (OR = 7.56; 95% CI: 1.51–37.97), and each additional AIS score increased the risk of cycle irregularity by 24% (OR = 1.24, 95% CI 1.01–1.50). Conclusions: The findings indicate a significant association between insomnia symptoms, menstrual disturbances, and PMS, underscoring the complex links between sleep, reproductive, and mental health. Preventive interventions, particularly sleep hygiene education, may serve as an effective strategy to support women’s overall health and well-being."(...)