Table 2.
Use of medication to help with sleep
| Frequency of use of medication to help with sleep* | N (%) | Any use in the past month† | At least weekly use† | High use† |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not during the past month | 177 (81.9) | |||
| <1 × per week | 15 (6.9) | 39 | ||
| 1–2 × per week | 15 (6.9) | (18.1) | 24 | |
| ≥3 × per week | 9 (4.2) | (11.1) | 9 (4.2) |
*From Question 7 of the PSQI [12]: ‘During the past month, how often have you taken medicine to help you sleep (prescribed or “over the counter”)?
†Descriptors of use used in the analysis.