Article Reviewed:
Title: "Sleep paralysis and trauma, psychiatric symptoms and disorders in an adult African American population attending primary medical care." Authors: Johnson EO, Roth T, Breslau N. Journal: Sleep, 2006 Jun;29(6):671-8.
This research paper investigates the prevalence of sleep paralysis and its relationship to trauma, psychiatric symptoms, and disorders in an adult African American population attending primary medical care. The study involved a cross-sectional survey of 1,007 participants who completed a structured interview and questionnaires about their sleep habits, trauma history, and psychiatric symptoms.
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Overall, "Sleep paralysis and trauma, psychiatric symptoms and disorders in an adult African American population attending primary medical care" is a well-designed study that provides valuable insights into the relationships between sleep paralysis, trauma, and psychiatric symptoms and disorders in an African American population attending primary medical care. However, the study's cross-sectional design, self-report measures, and limited generalizability are potential limitations that should be considered in interpreting the findings
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