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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Nursing
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- Abstract:
- Background: Adolescents frequently present with complaints of headache and depression, and sleep deficit in this age group is prevalent. Currently, no research in adolescents examines a possible symptom cluster of sleep deficit, depression, and headache. In addition, depression, headaches, and sleep problems are reported more frequently in adult racial/ethnic minorities, but research is lacking on the adolescent population in regard to ethnic groups. Purpose: To investigate the possible symptom cluster or relationship between sleep deficit, headaches, and depression as these conditions occur in adolescents and to explore the demographic variables of ethnicity that may influence the symptom cluster. Additional variables of gender, hours in a work experience, extracurricular activities, and caffeine intake were described. Theoretical Framework. The Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms (TOUS). Methods. A non-experimental, retrospective investigation using a purposive convenience sample to study the relationships between sleep deficit, headache, and depression as they occurred in a community-based population of adolescents. The study also explored through a survey the demographic variable of ethnicity as well as descriptive data. Instruments were the Epworth Sleep Scale, the Beck Depression Inventory II, and the Pediatric Migraine-Specific Disability Tool. Results. In this sample of students within the ages of 16 to 18 years of age in Miami, Florida (N = 156), 47.8% were male and 51.6% were female. The population was primarily Hispanic (74.5%), only 10.2% of students were African American, another 6.4% were White, non-Hispanic, and a slightly larger group (8.3%) considered their selves none of the preceding categories. Students were evenly divided between those who worked or had afterschool activities and those who did not. A majority (70.7%) of the students denied using caffeinated drinks on a daily basis. Sleep deficit and depression did not predict headaches within the population, (p < .05). The three ethnic groups of Hispanics, African Americans, and Caucasians did not show a significant correlation with sleep deficit, depression, or headache (p < .05), thus there was no association with ethnicity and the symptoms. Conclusions: Data did not show a symptom cluster for these students between sleep deficit, depression, or headaches. Ethnicity did not correlate with sleep deficit, depression, or headache.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (Ph.D.)--Barry University, 2010.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 81-98).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Pamela J. Wessling. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- RA564.5.W47 2010_WesslingPamela ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- RA564.5.W47 2010 ( lcc )
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