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Date Published: 18/09/2023
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.51298/vmj.v530i1.6600
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Vol. 530 No. 1 (2023)
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Thị Ngọc Trâm, Nguyễn, T. P. M., & Nguyễn, T. T. M. (2023). SLEEP CHARACTERISTICS AND ISSUES AFFECTING SLEEP IN CHILDREN UNDER 2 YEARS OLD. Vietnam Medical Journal, 530(1). https://doi.org/10.51298/vmj.v530i1.6600

SLEEP CHARACTERISTICS AND ISSUES AFFECTING SLEEP IN CHILDREN UNDER 2 YEARS OLD

Thị Ngọc Trâm 1, Thị Phương Mai Nguyễn1, Thị Thanh Mai Nguyễn1,
1 HMU

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Abstract

Objective: The objective of this study was to describe the sleep characteristics of children under 2 years old. Methods: A survey was conducted with 198 children under 2 years old at the Immunization Center of the National Children's Hospital, along with their caregivers, using the Brief Infant Sleep Questionnaire (BISQ). Results: The sleep patterns of the studied group of children under 2 years of age consistently followed sleep physiology in general. The average 24-hour sleep time for children in all age groups met the recommendations of the US National Sleep Foundation. The average bedtime for children was 9:09 PM, and the average waking time was 7:11 AM. The majority of children slept in the same bed as their parents (89.4%) and in a room with the power completely off (54.5%). Common bedtime habits included snacking or breastfeeding (75.3%), listening to music, singing lullabies, telling stories (57.6%). The percentage of children with sleep problems assessed by their parents is quite high, 35.3% children with moderate problems and 4.5% children with severe problems. Conclusion: Children's sleep patterns and habits are constantly changing and improving during the first years of life. It is crucial to understand these factors, including the environment and bedtime habits, in order to develop appropriate sleep care recommendations.

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Children under 2 years old, sleep characteristics, BISQ, sleep patterns.

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