Sexual Orientation and Sleep Difficulties: Evidence from the National Health and Nutrition Examination (NHANES)

This study aimed to examine differences in sleep difficulties among adults in the United States (aged 18–59) as a function of sexual orientation and physical health. Data came from the 2013 to 2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Participants (n = 4115) reported on demographics, sexual orientation, sleep, number of doctor visits, physical health, and depressive symptoms. In bivariate analyses, sleep difficulties that were...