Explore the links between stress and sleep among immigrants.

Latinx Sleep Health

Acculturation Stress as a Predictor of Sleep Quality, Insomnia, and Fatigue among Latinx Immigrants.

Acculturation stress is a significant predictor of poor sleep—including having worse sleep quality and difficulty falling asleep—among Latinx immigrants.

Implications:

  • Intervention Focus:

    Reducing acculturation stress is a key target for improving sleep health in Latinx immigrants. 

  • Consideration of Modifiers:

    Age at immigration and employment status are important factors to consider when designing interventions, as they modify the effects of acculturation stress on sleep. 

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