Frontiers in Aging · Oct 30, 2026
Factors Associated with Insomnia Symptoms Among Rural Women Aged 45 Years and Above in India: A Secondary Analysis of LASI Wave 1
By Anshika Singh, Shruti Singh, Jayanta Kumar Bora et al.
Background: Sleep is an essential human need. Maintaining sufficient and good-quality sleep is crucial for supporting health, enhancing well-being, and improving the overall quality of life, particularly among adults. The present study investigates the factors associated with insomnia symptoms among women aged 45 and above living in rural India. Data and Methods: It draws on the most recent data from the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI), 2017-18, to conduct this analysis. For the analysis, 20,674 women aged 45 and above from rural areas were selected. To identify key factors associated with insomnia symptoms among women aged 45 and above in rural areas, we conducted multivariate analyses using a binary logistic regression model. Results: The study finds that 42.8% of women aged 45 and above living in rural areas reported experiencing insomnia symptoms. While the prevalence of insomnia symptoms varies across states, it was highest in West Bengal and lowest in the northeastern states. Several factors were found to be significantly associated with insomnia symptoms among this population, including older age, food insecurity, feelings of loneliness, lack of safety at home, experiences of discrimination, the presence of chronic illnesses, difficulties with activities of daily living, impaired distant and near vision, symptom-based pain, and depression. Conclusion: To support healthy aging and advance the Sustainable Development Goals for universal health, it is vital to raise awareness about insomnia risks and implement targeted preventive strategies, including routine screenings and disease-specific interventions, for this vulnerable population.