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OBJECTIVE: To identify the factors which have a statistically signiï¬cant association with sleep hygiene of medical students. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This study was done on 100 medical students. The questionnaire that was used for the collection of data had two parts. First was related to demographic variables and second was a validated Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI). All participants were from the ï¬rst to ï¬fth years of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). Data were analysed using SPSS 23. The association was found by applying chi-square test. RESULTS: Our study revealed that out of 100 students, 61% had poor sleep hygiene (PSQI ≥ 5). Global PSQI scores among women were slightly higher than males. A statistical association was found between the residence and habit of studying at night of medical students with their sleep hygiene. DISCUSSION: Medical students should ensure good sleep hygiene in order to maintain their academic performance, physical health, and mental health.