Survey Reports Poor Sleep Quality, Resources Among Women

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina—Aeroflow Sleep, a durable medical equipment (DME) and CPAP supplies provider, released the results of a women’s sleep quality survey, which found that women often experience a lack of sleep quality and a shortage in sleep health care provision.

According to survey research, women need more sleep than men due to hormonal fluctuations and are more prone to conditions like anxiety and depression, which are worsened by poor sleep quality. Despite the importance of sleep for women’s overall health, the survey results from more than 1,000 adult women suggested most women are not receiving quality sleep, nor are their doctors providing care or resources to assist with the issue.

“At Aeroflow Sleep, our mission has always been to advocate and help individuals sleep well and live better,” said Joey Sasvari, director of Aeroflow Sleep. “These results show that as an industry, we must continue fighting for better sleep health resources and access for individuals all over the country. Sleep health deserves the same amount of attention as any other care, and we are committed to increasing awareness and education to improve the lives of women everywhere.”

Notable results from the survey include:

• More than 75% of women surveyed reported getting seven hours of sleep per night, but only 3% of women surveyed stated they never feel tired during the day. 98% of those surveyed said they were either sometimes or always tired during the day.
• 56% of women surveyed said they need a nap to function better during the day.
• Almost half (44%) of women surveyed reported they never discussed their sleep health with their health care provider, and 52% stated their doctor never asked about their sleep quality.
• More than 65% of women surveyed said they wish their doctors provided more sleep supplies and resources for them.
• According to women surveyed, less than half of their doctors (42%) have provided them with sleep health resources and supplies.
• More than 70% of women surveyed believed their sleep was impacting their mental health, either sometimes or every day.

“These survey results indicate a major lack of sleep health care for women in the United States and an inherent need for more emphasis around sleep education and access to sleep resources in our health care system,” said Carleara Weiss, sleep science advisor at Aeroflow Sleep. “The findings highlight a public health concern regarding women’s health care access and health outcomes. Nearly half of the respondents have never been asked about sleep health or quality during a doctor’s visit, and more than half wished they received resources and supplies to sleep better. Lack of sleep has several consequences for overall health, including increased risk for cardiovascular disorders and dementia. We hope to increase sleep health awareness for women, health care professionals and the wellness industry.”

The full study results are accessible here.