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Abstract
Background: One of the most prevalent and poorly addressed issues with ageing is Sleep disturbances and sleeping difficulties. Sleep difficulties are common in older people, with epidemiological data indicating that more than 50% of older people have one or more sleep disorders. Aim: Determine factors associated with poor sleep quality among older adults. Method: Using a descriptive research design through a sample of 245 older adults. Setting: This study was conducted at the outpatient clinics of the Specialized Medical Hospital affiliated to Mansoura University. Tools: Data was gathered using five tools; Demographic characteristic and Factors Affecting Sleep Structured Interview Schedule, The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, The Geriatric Depression Scale Short Form, Numerical Rating Pain Scale, and UCLA Loneliness Scale. Results: 79 % of studied older adults had poor sleep quality. A statistical significant relation found between poor sleep quality and sex, marital status, general health status, obesity, level of dependency, medication, complaining of hyperacidity, restless leg syndrome, dyspnea, nocturia, snoring, cough, apnea, frequent toileting, taking naps, depression level, and feeling of loneliness. Conclusion: It can be concluded that more than three-quarter of the studied elderly have poor sleep quality, Living condition, environmental factors, psychological factors, pain were the main predictors for the poor sleep quality among the studied older adults. Recommendation: Design educational program for elders about the factors associated with poor sleep quality to enhance sleep through emphasizing on the importance of sleep hygiene practice, behavioral and non-pharmacological interventions, and healthy lifestyle.