Table 2.

Characteristics of Probable Insomnia Sample (n = 115)

Mean ± SD or Percentage
Age39.0 ± 13.4
Gender (female)70%
Ethnic/racial status
    White85%
    African American13%
    Other2%
Level of education
    No high school degree6%
    High school degree24%
    Some college39%
    College degree18%
    Advanced degree12%
Number of medical conditions
    011%
    1 to 245%
    ≥344%
Self-rated health status
    Excellent9%
    Very good26%
    Good45%
    Fair15%
    Poor5%
Sleep features
    Duration of problem sleep
        <1 month2%
        1 to 3 months9%
        4 to 6 months9%
        6 to 12 months9%
        >12 months71%
    Usual sleep duration per night (in hours)5.7 ± 1.6
    Insomnia Severity Index15.5 ± 4.5
    Discussed sleep problem with physician52%