Table 5

- Association between sleep-onset delay and sleep habits with age group.

Associated variablesAge groups (years)P-values
2-56-910-14
My child has difficulty entering sleep when:
Sleeping regularly54 (34.4)47 (29.9)56 (35.7)0.460
Co-sleeping with parents52 (46.8)30 (27.0)29 (26.1)0.013
Using gadgets (smartphones, tablets, TV, etc.)110 (28.8)131 (34.3)141 (36.9)0.000
Using gadgets (smartphones, tablets, TV, etc.) for <2 hours86 (41.3)72 (34.6)50 (24.0)0.000
Using gadgets (smartphones, tablets, TV, etc.) for >2 hours54 (21.5)85 (33.9)112 (44.6)0.000
Consuming caffeinated or energy drinks (coffee, tea, soda, etc.)54 (29.0)56 (30.1)76 (40.9)0.006
Lights on106 (35.5)97 (32.4)96 (32.1)0.929
Consuming late dinner38 (27.7)45 (32.8)54 (39.4)0.059
Napping during daytime146 (34.5)145 (34.3)132 (31.2)0.577
  • Values are presented as numbers and precentages (%).