Assessment of factors affecting the sleep hygiene of medical students in Bahawalpur, Pakistan: a cross-sectional study.
Sleep Sci
; 14(3): 273-279, 2021.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To identify the factors which have a statistically signiï¬cant association with sleep hygiene of medical students. MATERIAL ANDMETHODS:
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.
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Risk_factors_studies
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En
Ano de publicação:
2021
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Article