1063 THE EFFECT OF SLEEP QUALITY ON INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS AND SEXUAL ACTIVITY IN MEN AND WOMEN WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES

Abstract Introduction: Previous research suggests that impaired sleep may negatively affect sexual response and behavior. In addition, adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) often experience difficulty with sexual function. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship of sleep quality as a predictor of sexual activity and intimate relationships in both men and women with (T2D). Methods: This study employed a cross-sectional design using baseline data from the ongoing Diabetes Sleep Treatment Trial (NIDDK R01DK096028; E. Chasens PI). Instruments included the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and the Intimate Relationships and Sexual Activity (IRSA) subscale from the Functional Outcomes of Sleep Quality questionnaire. Demographic information included age, gender, marital status, and race. Clinical evaluations included BMI (kg/m2) and A1C. Analysis used descriptive statistics, t-tests, and hierarchical linear regression to test moderation effects by gender and age. Results: The sample (N=194) was 53.6% female, 37% married/partnered, 54% White, 31% college educated, middle aged (M = 56.8 ± 11 years), and obese (BMI 34.7 ± 6.8) with suboptimal glucose control (A1C 7.9 ± 1.8%) and with poor sleep quality (PSQI =10.0 ± 4.1). Men were significantly older than women (p