The mediating role of sleep quality in the association between nocturia and health-related quality of life

Background Even though the negative impacts of nocturia on sleep quality and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) have been documented in previous research, their interrelationship has been poorly studied. This study aimed to explore whether nocturia would affect sleep quality, which in turn affects HRQOL. Methods Participants aged 40 and above were randomly recruited from a Hong Kong public primary care clinic. Participants were asked to...