Adult Sleep Health in the Rural Appalachia and Mississippi Delta Region and Its Relationships With Cardiometabolic Health Disparities.

Launched by BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL · Mar 22, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

The RURAL Sleep Study is a research project focused on understanding how sleep health affects overall health in rural areas, specifically in Appalachia and the Mississippi Delta. Many people in these regions suffer from serious health issues related to heart and metabolic diseases, and researchers believe that sleep problems—like sleep apnea, insomnia, and not getting enough restful sleep—may play a big role. The study aims to gather important information about sleep habits and disorders in these communities to help health care providers and public health officials improve the diagnosis and treatment of sleep issues, ultimately enhancing both sleep and overall health.

If you're part of the ongoing RURAL Study, you may be eligible to join this ancillary study, which means you can contribute to this important research. There are no specific exclusions, so as long as you're already involved in the RURAL Study, you can participate. During the study, participants will provide information about their sleep patterns in a simple and easy way, without any heavy burdens. The findings from this study will be crucial in identifying how widespread sleep problems are and how they relate to health issues in these rural areas.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • All participants in the Risk Underlying Rural Areas Longitudinal (RURAL) Study will be eligible for enrollment in this ancillary study.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • None