Objectives During adolescence, significant changes occur in sleep (eg, decreased sleep
duration and increased sleep problems). To date, few studies have examined whether self …

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: This study was designed to assess potential relationships
of race and socioeconomic status (SES) to bedtime behavior from a community sample of 2 …

Data from a school survey (N= 5423) were used to examine differences in sleep complaints
among adolescents from nine ethnocultural groups. Compared with Anglo youths, Chinese …

PURPOSE: Little is known about population determinants of short sleep duration. The
authors examined associations between short sleep duration and income, education and …

The purpose of the study was to examine ethnic influences on sleep regulation. Seventy-
three normal volunteers from four ethnic groups (17 African-Americans, 10 Asians, 30 …

Abstract Subject Objective: To provide data on the prevalence of symptoms of disturbed
sleep, particularly insomnia, and to ascertain whether there are differentials attributable to …

Objectives Black adults in the United States have shorter sleep durations and poorer sleep
efficiency relative to White adults, yet reasons for these disparities are not well explicated …

Abstract Purpose of Review Sleep is important for overall health and well-being. Insufficient
sleep and sleep disorders are highly prevalent among adults and children and therefore a …

Recent studies have shown that sleep is influenced and shaped by cultural factors, including
cultural values, beliefs and practices. However, a systematic understanding of how cultural …

Objectives: Few minority patients with sleep apnea have been evaluated or treated. This
study ascertained adherence rate to referrals for sleep apnea evaluation by primary care …