Predictors of self‐efficacy for sleep in primary care

Aims and objectives To identify factors impacting self‐efficacy for sleep. Specifically, the aims were to examine associations between self‐efficacy for sleep and (1) socio‐demographic variables and (2) potential predictors including sleep severity, depression, dysfunctional beliefs about sleep, quality of life/health status and insomnia treatment acceptability for behavioural treatment. Background Between 50 and 70 million Americans experience insomnia. Costs of treatment, absenteeism and reduced productivity exceed 42 billion dollars annually. Medication for insomnia can result in impaired memory, fatigue, injuries, reduced health, medication habituation, difficulties in work and relationships and enhanced healthcare usage. Studies have suggested that behavioural management can be beneficial; however, factors contributing to success with behavioural management are unclear. Design This quantitative correlational study used inventory‐based measures. Methods The Self‐Efficacy for Sleep Scale, Insomnia Treatment Acceptability Scale, SF‐8™ Health Survey, Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale and Dysfunctional Beliefs about Sleep Scale were completed by 236 individuals with significant insomnia as measured by Insomnia Severity Index scores of 8 or higher. Results A significant association was found between sleep self‐efficacy and race (p