The Association between Sleep and Quality of Life in Patients Diagnosed with Subclinical Hypothyroidism

Objectives: Thyroid disorders are frequently associated with sleep problems, and quality of life is adversely affected at the same time. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of sleep problems on quality of life in patients with subclinical hypothyroidism (SH). Materials and Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional study was performed with patients presenting on an outpatient basis to two separate clinics in the internal diseases department of a training and research hospital between February and July 2021. The study population consisted of 103 patients. p values

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