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Sleep myths: an expert-led study to identify false beliefs about sleep that impinge upon population sleep health practices

Authors :
Robbins, Rebecca
Grandner, Michael A.
Buxton, Orfeu M.
Hale, Lauren
Buysse, Daniel J.
Knutson, Kristen L.
Patel, Sanjay R.
Troxel, Wendy M.
Youngstedt, Shawn D.
Czeisler, Charles A.
Jean-Louis, Girardin
Source :
Sleep Health; August 2019, Vol. 5 Issue: 4 p409-417, 9p
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

False beliefs about sleep can persist despite contradicting scientific evidence, potentially impairing population health. Identifying commonly held false beliefs lacking an evidence base (“myths”) can inform efforts to promote population sleep health.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
23527218 and 23527226
Volume :
5
Issue :
4
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Sleep Health
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs49996837
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sleh.2019.02.002