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Study: Women aren’t getting ‘quality’ sleep

Study: Women aren’t getting ‘quality’ sleep

ASHEVILLE, N.C. –  The results of a new survey of more than 1,000 adult women from Aeroflow Sleep suggests the majority of women are not receiving quality sleep, nor are their doctors providing the care and resources to assist them. 

Research shows that women need more sleep than men due to hormonal fluctuations at different stages of life. They’re also more prone to conditions such as anxiety and depression – all of which are only exacerbated by sleep issues. 

“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 Dr. Carleara Weiss, sleep science advisor at Aeroflow Sleep. “The findings highlight a public health concern regarding women's health care access and health outcomes. We hope to increase sleep health awareness for women, health care professionals, and the wellness industry.” 

Survey highlights include: 

  • Despite more than 75% of women saying they get seven hours of sleep a day, only 3% of women stated they never feel tired during the day, meaning 98% of those surveyed are either sometimes or always tired during the day. 

  • 56% of women surveyed need a nap to function better during the day. 

  • Almost half of women surveyed (44%) have never discussed their sleep health with their health care provider and 52% stated their doctor has never asked about their sleep quality. 

  • More than 65% of women wish their doctors provided more sleep supplies and resources for them. 

  • Less than half of doctors (42%) have provided women with sleep health resources and supplies. 

  • More than 70% believe their sleep is impacting their mental health either sometimes or every day. 

The industry needs to continue to fight for better sleep resources and access to care, says Joey Sasvari, director of Aeroflow Sleep. 

“At Aeroflow Sleep, our mission has always been to advocate and help individuals sleep well and live better,” he said. “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.”

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