Factors That Influence Sleep Behaviors of High School Students: Findings From a Semi-Rural Community in Georgia.
J Sch Health
; 93(5): 411-419, 2023 05.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-36807316
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Inadequate sleep has been shown to have detrimental effects on academic performance, physical, mental, and emotional health among adolescents. Factors that influence sleep have been identified. However, most literature is currently limited to urban settings. This study sought to identify factors that influence sleep habits among high school students in a semi-rural community.METHODS:
Twelve focus groups were conducted in-person with separate groups of students, parents, and school staff in October 2019. Discussions focused on sleep experiences, knowledge, environment, and factors influencing sleep. Data were coded using grounded theory approach. Themes were identified through summative content analysis.RESULTS:
Four major themes were identified (1) inadequate sleep adversely affects academic performance and emotional health; (2) students face a gap in knowledge regarding sleep duration; (3) academic and nonacademic activities compete with sleep needs; and (4) night-time use of technology negatively influences sleep habits.CONCLUSIONS:
Our findings suggest that high school students do not get adequate sleep, largely due to the demands of academic and extracurricular activities and the use of electronics at night. These results can guide the development of targeted sleep education and intervention programs.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Rural Population
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Sleep Deprivation
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Aspects:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
Limits:
Adolescent
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
America do norte
Language:
En
Journal:
J Sch Health
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Gabon