The GEE analysis indicates a significant decline in sleep sufficiency over time, with the odds of obtaining 9--11 hours of sleep decreasing at each successive assessment. Compared to Baseline (reference group):
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At Year 1, the odds of getting 9-11 hours of sleep were 31% lower (OR = 0.69, b = -0.37, p < .001).
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At Year 2, the odds of getting 9-11 hours of sleep were 52% lower (OR = 0.48, b = -0.72, p < .001).
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At Year 3, the odds of getting 9-11 hours of sleep were 58% lower (OR = 0.42, b = -0.87, p < .001).
These results suggest a progressive decline in sleep sufficiency across time points.
The estimated correlation parameter (α = 0.369) suggests moderate within-subject stability in sleep behavior, meaning that while sleep sufficiency changes over time, individuals tend to follow somewhat consistent sleep patterns across assessment waves.