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The COVID-19 pandemic had global implications for people’s physical and mental health. Sleep is one of the determinants of health and well-being and sleep disturbance and mental illness are closely correlated. The COVID-19 infection, as well as the restrictions associated with the control of its spread, have resulted in a higher prevalence of sleep disturbances and mental health conditions, specifically anxiety and depression. Some evidence links the severity of the infection with the onset and severity of sleep disturbance. Preventive measures, early recognition, and management contribute to a better prognosis in those infected with the virus. This chapter explores the impact of the pandemic on sleep patterns, quality, and duration. We analyze the literature evidence for a correlation between infection and sleep disturbance and the theories behind that. We allude briefly to other sleep disorders that will be addressed in more depth in other chapters. This chapter ends with a description of key management considerations, pharmacological and non-pharmacological.
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Ghuloum, S., Alshakhs, S., Al-Amin, H. (2023). Sleep Disturbances Among Patients with COVID-19 Infection. In: BaHammam, A., Pandi-Perumal, S.R., Jahrami, H. (eds) COVID-19 and Sleep: A Global Outlook. Progress in Sleep Research. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-0240-8_6
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