Insomnia symptoms among individuals with osteoarthritis and symptoms indicative of osteoarthritis: A population-based cross-sectional study using the CLSA.

<h4>Objective</h4>To compare the prevalence and examine the likelihood of insomnia symptoms in middle- and older-aged adults with an osteoarthritis (OA) diagnosis and with joint symptoms indicative of OA but without a diagnosis, in a population-based sample.<h4>Methods</h4>Da...

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Main Authors: Melissa Cavallo, Elizabeth M Badley, Anthony V Perruccio
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Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2025-01-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0322361
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description <h4>Objective</h4>To compare the prevalence and examine the likelihood of insomnia symptoms in middle- and older-aged adults with an osteoarthritis (OA) diagnosis and with joint symptoms indicative of OA but without a diagnosis, in a population-based sample.<h4>Methods</h4>Data are from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (participants aged >45). Individuals reported on doctor-diagnosed OA (hand, hip, or knee) and joint symptoms typical of OA, irrespective of OA diagnosis. A three-level 'OA-status' variable was derived: diagnosed OA; joint symptoms-no OA; no symptoms-no OA (controls). Participants responded to sleep-related questions and were categorized as experiencing insomnia symptoms (yes/no). Logistic regression analysis examined the association between insomnia symptoms and OA status, adjusting for a number of covariates.<h4>Results</h4>Of 21,422 respondents, OA was reported by 29.1% (mean age 68.2) and 17.2% reported joint symptoms-no OA (mean age 63.9). One third of those with diagnosed OA and with joint symptoms-no OA reported insomnia symptoms compared to a quarter of controls. Those with OA and with joint symptoms-no OA were similarly more likely to report insomnia symptoms than controls (odds ratio (OR) 1.25, 95% CI 1.17-1.35 and OR 1.32, 95% CI 1.21-1.43). Also significantly associated with insomnia symptoms were female sex, current smoker, lower activity level, multiple chronic conditions and depressive symptoms. Odds ratio magnitudes were greatest for depressive symptoms (OR 2.50, 95% CI 2.26-2.76), comorbidity count (3 + vs. 0 OR 1.68, 95% CI 1.47-1.91) and female sex (OR 1.46, 95% 1.37-1.55).<h4>Conclusion</h4>Insomnia symptoms were not uncommon among comparatively younger individuals with typical OA joint symptoms and those with OA. This suggests that healthcare providers should address sleep-related issues in those consulting for joint pain, irrespective of diagnosis. Given their high prevalence, this also has implications for sleep-related issues at a population level.
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spelling doaj-art-b42138a556134bd58c0221f9ec1a5d4e2025-08-20T02:33:22ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032025-01-01205e032236110.1371/journal.pone.0322361Insomnia symptoms among individuals with osteoarthritis and symptoms indicative of osteoarthritis: A population-based cross-sectional study using the CLSA.Melissa CavalloElizabeth M BadleyAnthony V Perruccio<h4>Objective</h4>To compare the prevalence and examine the likelihood of insomnia symptoms in middle- and older-aged adults with an osteoarthritis (OA) diagnosis and with joint symptoms indicative of OA but without a diagnosis, in a population-based sample.<h4>Methods</h4>Data are from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (participants aged >45). Individuals reported on doctor-diagnosed OA (hand, hip, or knee) and joint symptoms typical of OA, irrespective of OA diagnosis. A three-level 'OA-status' variable was derived: diagnosed OA; joint symptoms-no OA; no symptoms-no OA (controls). Participants responded to sleep-related questions and were categorized as experiencing insomnia symptoms (yes/no). Logistic regression analysis examined the association between insomnia symptoms and OA status, adjusting for a number of covariates.<h4>Results</h4>Of 21,422 respondents, OA was reported by 29.1% (mean age 68.2) and 17.2% reported joint symptoms-no OA (mean age 63.9). One third of those with diagnosed OA and with joint symptoms-no OA reported insomnia symptoms compared to a quarter of controls. Those with OA and with joint symptoms-no OA were similarly more likely to report insomnia symptoms than controls (odds ratio (OR) 1.25, 95% CI 1.17-1.35 and OR 1.32, 95% CI 1.21-1.43). Also significantly associated with insomnia symptoms were female sex, current smoker, lower activity level, multiple chronic conditions and depressive symptoms. Odds ratio magnitudes were greatest for depressive symptoms (OR 2.50, 95% CI 2.26-2.76), comorbidity count (3 + vs. 0 OR 1.68, 95% CI 1.47-1.91) and female sex (OR 1.46, 95% 1.37-1.55).<h4>Conclusion</h4>Insomnia symptoms were not uncommon among comparatively younger individuals with typical OA joint symptoms and those with OA. This suggests that healthcare providers should address sleep-related issues in those consulting for joint pain, irrespective of diagnosis. Given their high prevalence, this also has implications for sleep-related issues at a population level.https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0322361
spellingShingle Melissa Cavallo
Elizabeth M Badley
Anthony V Perruccio
Insomnia symptoms among individuals with osteoarthritis and symptoms indicative of osteoarthritis: A population-based cross-sectional study using the CLSA.
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title Insomnia symptoms among individuals with osteoarthritis and symptoms indicative of osteoarthritis: A population-based cross-sectional study using the CLSA.
title_full Insomnia symptoms among individuals with osteoarthritis and symptoms indicative of osteoarthritis: A population-based cross-sectional study using the CLSA.
title_fullStr Insomnia symptoms among individuals with osteoarthritis and symptoms indicative of osteoarthritis: A population-based cross-sectional study using the CLSA.
title_full_unstemmed Insomnia symptoms among individuals with osteoarthritis and symptoms indicative of osteoarthritis: A population-based cross-sectional study using the CLSA.
title_short Insomnia symptoms among individuals with osteoarthritis and symptoms indicative of osteoarthritis: A population-based cross-sectional study using the CLSA.
title_sort insomnia symptoms among individuals with osteoarthritis and symptoms indicative of osteoarthritis a population based cross sectional study using the clsa
url https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0322361
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