Acceptability and feasibility of using actigraphy to assess habitual physical activity and sleep parameters in men and women living in rural communities in conflict-affected Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

The use of actigraphy to collect objective measures of activity and sleep quality in rural post-conflict settings is feasible and acceptable. Our preliminary findings suggest that bodily pain and not trauma-related symptoms have a significant impact on sleep and functional outcomes in men and women survivors of prolonged conflict in the DRC.