P132 Self-reported indicators of sleep health in Australia: a cross-sectional population-based study

INTRODUCTION: Poor sleep health is associated with adverse physical and mental health outcomes. This study aims to examine the indicators of sleep health in an Australian-based population and to analyse the relationship between sleep and sociodemographic characteristics and health conditions. METHOD: We investigated a nationally representative sample of adults aged over 18 (n = 21,562) who participated in the 2011-2013 Australian Health Survey (AHS). Participants in the AHS were assigned to either the National Health Survey (NHS) or the National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey (NNPAS). The NHS collected data on sleeping tablets taken for a mental health condition. Sleep duration was self-reported in the NNPAS which we categorised into three groups: short sleep (< 7 hours), recommended sleep (7 to 9hours) and long sleep (> 9 hours). PROGRESS TO DATE: Prevalence of sleeping tablets use among Australian adults who had a mental health condition was 9.5%. The majority used sleeping tablets for a duration of 6 months or more (73.9%) and many took it every night (42.0%). On a typical night, a majority self-reported having the recommended amount of sleep for adults (67.2%). The sociodemographic characteristics and health conditions are currently being analysed. INTENDED OUTCOME AND IMPACT: Adequately monitoring the domains of sleep health can potentially improve the overall health and wellbeing of a population. This study will highlight the current gap in the surveillance of sleep health in Australia. With limited Australian data available, there is a need to prioritise sleep-related indicators in future national health surveys.