1040 PATTERNS OF SLEEP DISORDER AMONG ADULT CANCER PATIENTS IN A NIGERIAN HOSPITAL

Sleep disorders are common among oncology patients. It has been reported that one-third to one-half of people with cancer has sleep disturbance. This study aims at assessing the prevalence and pattern of sleep disorders among patients with cancer presenting in a Nigerian hospital and then determine the possible factors that are responsible. It is a descriptive cross-sectional study. All the patients attending the oncology unit over a 6-month period are assessed with a self-administered instrument including a questionnaire on Sociodemographic characteristics and anthropometric measures, type of cancer and treatment modality, Karnofsky Performance Status Scale (KPSS), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) and Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale (HADS). As it is an ongoing study, there are 57 participants at present (Male 33.3%). Preliminary report shows that majority (42.6%) has cancer affecting the Gastrointestinal tract with Chemotherapy the treatment of choice in majority (27.8%). The prevalence of poor sleep quality is 50% while about 18% has significant daytime sleepiness. About one-fourth of the study participants also have significant anxiety and depressive symptoms. The factors associated with sleep quality were also explored. Sleep disorders are frequently underestimated among patients with cancer despite the enormous adverse impact they have on their quality of life. Therefore, adequate assessment of sleep pattern is imperative and should identify factors influencing or causing abnormality in sleep in order to obtain optimal cancer management. None