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The pooled prevalence of sleep-related problems among rheumatoid arthritis patients in WHO EMRO countries is 60.9%.
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Insomnia symptoms, obstructive sleep apnea, and poor subjective sleep quality have prevalence estimates of 58%, 65%, and 61%, respectively.
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Depression is the strongest associated factor for sleep-related problems in rheumatoid arthritis patients, with an odds ratio of 2.65.
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Other significant correlates of sleep-related issues include pain, fatigue, female gender, and older age.
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The study highlights the need for standardized diagnostic criteria and larger longitudinal studies to better understand sleep disorders in this population.
