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Healthcare Worker’s Sleep During COVID-19 Pandemic In The U.S.

by Kiera Pritchard Comment on Healthcare Worker’s Sleep During COVID-19 Pandemic In The U.S.

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Updated February 26, 2023

In May 2020, we asked 1002 healthcare workers in the U.S about their sleep during COVID-19 outbreak. The survey reveals interesting results about sleep quality, average sleep hours, sleep disorders and Coronavirus concern of healthcare workers in the U.S.

I. Survey Demographics

Who Took The Survey

We surveyed 1,002 healthcare workers who are currently working in health institutions in the U.S. 53% of them are male, while 47% are female.

II. Survey Results

Sleep Quality of U.S healthcare workers during COVID-19

  • 51% of healthcare workers rate their sleep as fair, while 14% confirm that they sleep excellently
  • One in every three healthcare workers in the U.S sleep poorly during the COVID-19 pandemic

Average sleep hours of healthcare workers

5 hours is the average sleep hours per day of healthcare workers in the U.S during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Sleep disorders experienced by U.S healthcare workers

  • 41% of healthcare workers in the U.S suffer from insomnia during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • 27% of U.S healthcare workers report that they have nightmare, while 21% do not experience any sleep disorders
  • The figure of U.S healthcare workers who experience narcolepsy and other sleep disorders represent 5% and 6% respectively

Healthcare worker’s concern about coronavirus

84% of healthcare workers in the U.S are worried about bringing the Coronavirus home from work.

III. Methodology And Limitations

To collect the data shown above, we surveyed 1,002 healthcare workers in the United States who are working in health institutions. An attention-checker question was included to ensure the participants did not mindlessly answer questions.

Because the survey relies on self-reporting, issues such as telescoping and exaggeration can influence responses. Please also note that this survey’s results do not reflect our opinions.

IV. Fair Use Statement

If you know someone who could benefit from our findings, feel free to share this project with them. The graphics and content are available for noncommercial reuse. All we ask is that you link back to this page so that readers get all the necessary information and our contributors receive proper credit.

V. Other Important Readings

  • Coronavirus Pandemic And Americans Sleep (2020 Data)
  • Sleep and the Immune System: Using Sleep to Combat the Coronavirus
  • Been sleeping less this last year? Well you’re not alone…
  • How Much Americans Would Pay For a Perfect Night’s Sleep During COVID-19 Pandemic?
  • Your Pets Feel The COVID-19 Anxiety, Too
  • Sleep Habits Post Lockdown In The U.S. (2020)
  • COVID-19 Effect On Dreams: New Study Of 1000 Americans
  • Survey: 64% Of Americans Have Nightmares About Work
  • Netflix & Sleep In The U.S. (2020)
About the author
Kiera Pritchard

Kiera Pritchard’s curiosity about dreams and dreaming sparked her passion for sleep science. In addition to writing for eachnight, Kiera is also a physical trainer and strives to help others lead healthy lives while asleep and awake. Since joining our team, Kiera has compiled multiple sleep health guides offering our readers advice on how to improve their days and evenings. 

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