JOURNAL ARTICLE

Sleep Disturbances in Early Gestation and the Risks of Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: A Prospective Cohort Study.

  • Published In: American Journal of Epidemiology, 2024, v. 193, n. 3. P. 479 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Zhu, Jing; Zheng, Tao; Jin, Hong; Wei, Mengdan; Yu, Jun; Ni, Jiaying; Sun, Kun; Zhang, Jun; Project, for the Early Life Plan 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on the association between maternal sleep disturbances in early pregnancy and the risk of hypertensive disorders, particularly preeclampsia. Using data from the Early Life Plan Project, a large prospective birth cohort study in Shanghai, China, maternal sleep patterns at 12–16 weeks of gestation were assessed via the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). The study found that frequent snoring in early gestation was independently associated with an increased risk of preeclampsia, showing a dose-response relationship, while other sleep disturbances such as poor sleep quality, short or long sleep duration, and low sleep efficiency were not significantly linked to gestational hypertension or preeclampsia. These findings suggest that screening for snoring during early pregnancy may help identify women at higher risk for preeclampsia.

Additional Information

  • Source:American Journal of Epidemiology. 2024/03, Vol. 193, Issue 3, p479
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0002-9262
  • DOI:10.1093/aje/kwad223
  • Accession Number:175824019
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