Table 1 Characteristics of the sample [chart review and SOS part 5 (health habits), 6 (past sleep history) & 7 (medical history)]
From: Self-reported sleep disturbances in renal transplant recipients
All (N = 249) | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Male | 151 | 60.2 |
Mean | Std | |
Age in years | 59.6 | 12.1 |
Years since RTx | 11.1 | 7.0 |
Body Mass Index (kg/m2) | 25.9 | 5.2 |
Creatinine (μmol/l) | 125.0 | 81.6 |
Haemoglobin (g/l) | 127.6 | 16.5 |
Median | (25Q-75Q) | |
Charlson Comorbidities Index | 1 | 0-2 |
Immunosuppressive drugs | Frequency | Percentage |
Cyclosporin | 103 | 41.4 |
Tacrolimus | 93 | 37.3 |
Sirolimus, Everolimus | 23 | 9.2 |
Mycophenolat | 152 | 61.0 |
Azathioprine | 38 | 15.3 |
Corticosteroids | 78 | 31.3 |
Co-medication chart review | ||
Statin | 97 | 39.0 |
ACE inhibitor | 61 | 24.5 |
Angiotensin receptor blocker | 68 | 27.3 |
Calcium channel blocker | 43 | 17.3 |
Beta blocker | 92 | 36.9 |
Anticoagulants | 58 | 23.3 |
Antidepressants | 14 | 5.6 |
Diuretics | 42 | 16.9 |
Sleep drugs | 9 | 3.6 |
Self-reported sleep drug use | 82 | 32.9 |
Caffeine use (>2 cups/d) | 132 | 62.3 |
Nicotine use | 31 | 12.4 |
Alcohol use (>1 glass/day) | 64 | 25.8 |
Sleep history in childhood | ||
Insomnia | 24 | 9.6 |
Sleepwalking | 16 | 6.4 |
Bed-wetting | 24 | 9.6 |
Talking in your sleep | 29 | 11.6 |
Nightmares | 21 | 8.4 |
Night terrors (screaming in the middle of the night and being difficult to awaken) | 6 | 2.4 |
Head-banging or body rocking | 8 | 3.2 |
Seizures during sleep, while falling asleep, or while waking up | 5 | 2.0 |
Daytime sleepiness | 12 | 4.8 |
Snoring | 12 | 4.8 |
Breathing difficulties | 5 | 2.0 |