Table 2.
Participant characteristics
| Variable | Community (n = 29) mean ± SD | Clinic (n = 22) mean ± SD |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 9 | 6 |
| Female | 20 | 16 |
| Age (years) | 43.9 ± 13.4 | 42.3 ± 14.6 |
| Mean duration of insomnia (years) | 11.2 ± 10.6 | 10.2 ± 10.3 |
| Mean ISI score | 14.1 ± 5.0 | 12.3 ± 5.0 |
| Mean BMQ (Harm) score | 10.55 ± 2.5 | 9.2 ± 2.0 |
| Mean BMQ (Overuse) score | 11.8 ± 2.7 | 11.3 ± 3.3 |
| Usage of sleep aids | ||
| Nil | 3 | 0 |
| OTC only | 2 | 1 |
| CAM only | 3 | 2 |
| Rx only | 1 | 1 |
| OTC + CAM | 5 | 2 |
| Rx + CAM | 9 | 4 |
| OTC +CAM + Rx | 6 | 12 |
BMQ, Beliefs about Medicines Questionnaire; CAM, Complementary and Alternative Medicine; ISI, Insomnia Severity Index; OTC, Over‐the‐counter medication; Rx, Prescription medication.