Gender is one of the well-recognized risk factors for idiopathic nightmares, but rarely connected to posttraumatic nightmare characteristics. Thus, this study aims test gender differences in (posttraumatic) characteristics after controlling trauma-related psychopathology a large sample people who experienced trauma. Research participants were 707 soldiers (mean age 31.3 years, 19.5% women) admi...

Abstract Introduction The incidence of nightmares and dreams during clinically indicated polysomnography (PSG) is rarely reported. We sought to (1) describe the PSG, (2) PSG characteristics dreams, (3) identify clinical correlates. Methods Ninety-three patients undergoing an initial had a post-PSG intake questionnaire reviewed. Questionnaires included Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), Insomnia Se...