P087 What is keeping Australian farmers awake at night? Associations between sleep and mental health

Abstract Introduction In Australia, suicide rates are higher in farmers compared to the general population. The relationship between poor sleep and mental health is well known, yet there limited evidence examining Australian farmers’ role plays health. Therefore, this study investigated of using an online questionnaire. Methods Farmers aged 18 older (n=101; 52 males) completed a questionnaire (REDCap). included Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Insomnia Severity (ISI) Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21). PSQI ISI scores were split into normal values (‘below threshold’; PSQI<5; ISI<8) abnormal (‘above threshold’). Independent t-tests (Mann-Whitney) performed assess differences two threshold groups. Results Most participants worked full time (89%) on family farm (70%) 26-55 (61%). Individuals with above had DASS-21 across all subscales (p≤0.01; 4.9±3.9; 7.6±4.4; 3.8±3.7) those below (Depression 2.9±3.0; 5.1±3.2; 1.9±2.0). All also individuals (p<0.001; 5.0±3.9; 7.3±4.2; 3.8±4.1) 2.5±2.9; 4.5±3.0; 1.7±1.9). Discussion suggest that who have insomnia symptoms quality at risk Identifying at-risk by quality, then investigating treating problems, may improve amongst farmers.