Irak'ta benign prostat hiperplazisi olan yaşlı hastaların uyku kalitesinin değerlendirilmesi

Sleep, an essential component of human well-being, plays a pivotal role in maintaining physical and mental health across all age groups. Yet, its significance is magnified among the elderly, a demographic already vulnerable to various health challenges. One such challenge is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), a prevalent condition among aging men, which can profoundly disrupt both the quality and quantity of sleep, consequently impacting their overall quality of life. This study endeavors to assess the sleep quality and quantity of elderly individuals diagnosed with BPH, shedding light on the intricate relationship between this urological condition and sleep disturbances. This study aimed to evaluate factors associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia and sleep quality in the elderly over the age of sixty in Iraq. The study is a descriptive cross-sectional study. This study was conducted in Al-Najaf city in Iraq, the data was collected from elderly people over 60 years old with BPH to assess sleep quality, the study area was Al-Sader Medical City Hospital and Al- Hakeem General Hospital for the period between October 5th, 2022 - January 10th, 2023. The sample size was (350) elderly patients with BPH above 60 years old, the researcher used validated tools consisting of three parts (The Socio- Demographic, International Prostate Symptom Score (I-PSS), Medical Outcomes Scale - Sleep Scale (MOS-SS). After the researcher explains the study and objectives. The method used is to collect data from the study sample. The current study found a significant difference between the International Prostate Symptom Score and Education Level, Previous Disease, Surgical Urology History, and Address. Previous Disease and Exercise Habits showed significant differences in the Quality of Life Due to Urinary Symptoms score. Education Level, Previous Disease, History of Sleep Disorder, and Medication