Table 4

Association of self-reported insomniaa and type of prescription in those with a recorded mood or insomnia consultation or prescription.

Antidepressant,Hypnotic 4.1.1,Anxiolytic 4.1.2,
Self-reported insomniaTotaln (%)OR (95% CI)n (%)OR (95% CI)n (%)OR (95% CI)
All responders
 No14985 (57)1.00b15 (10)1.00b23 (15)1.00b
 Yes218151 (69)1.43 (0.86 to 2.39)58 (27)3.73 (1.76 to 7.88)32 (15)1.33 (0.67 to 2.67)
Self-report no anxiety or depression
 No6936 (52)1.00c5 (7)1.00c13 (19)1.00c
 Yes2716 (59)1.23 (0.48 to 3.14)10 (37)8.94 (2.38 to 33.65)8 (30)2.36 (0.78 to 7.14)
Self-report anxiety or depression
 No7748 (62)1.00c10 (13)1.00c9 (12)1.00c
 Yes186131 (70)1.51 (0.82 to 2.78)46 (25)2.24 (0.95 to 5.29)24 (13)0.88 (0.36 to 2.11)
  • a Reported problem on any one or more of the four sleep items on ‘most nights’.

  • b Adjusted for self-reported anxiety and depression, age, sex, socioeconomic class, and number of areas of pain.

  • c Adjusted for age, sex, socioeconomic class, and number of areas of pain.