Table 2.
Medical Conditions of Young Adult Burn Patients Before Burn Injury (N = 152)
| Medical Condition | Less or No Sleep Problem (N = 76), N (%) |
Had Sleep Problems (N = 76), N (%) |
P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asthma | 9 (11.8) | 13 (17.1) | |
| Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) | 9 (11.8) | 9 (11.8) | |
| Chronic allergies or sinus trouble | 5 (6.6) | 10 (13.2) | |
| Diabetes | 5 (6.6) | 10 (13.2) | |
| Epilepsy (seizure disorder) | 3 (3.9) | 10 (13.2) | .04 |
| Hearing problem | 2 (2.6) | 3 (3.9) | |
| Heart problem | 9 (11.8) | 9 (11.8) | |
| Learning problem | 6 (7.9) | 5 (6.6) | |
| Sleep problem | 7 (9.2) | 6 (7.9) | |
| Speech problems | 5 (6.6) | 6 (7.9) | |
| Vision problems | 4 (5.3) | 5 (6.6) | |
| Depression | 5 (6.6) | 11 (14.5) | |
| Drug problem | 2 (2.6) | 7 (9.2) | |
| Alcohol problem | 2 (2.6) | 4 (5.3) | |
| Smoking habit | 6 (7.9) | 4 (5.3) | |
| Pregnancy (female only) | 3 (3.9) | 1 (1.3) | |
| Anemia | 1 (1.3) | 3 (3.9) | |
| High blood pressure | 4 (5.3) | 6 (7.9) | |
| Stomach problems (ulcer) | 2 (2.6) | 4 (5.3) | |
| Liver problems | 3 (3.9) | 7 (9.2) | |
| Kidney problems | 20 (26.3) | 16 (21.1) | |
| Other medical problem | 9 (11.8) | 7 (9.2) |
P values were derived from χ2 or Fisher’s exact test of two proportions, whichever was appropriate. All medical conditions were not significant with the exception of epilepsy P = .04.