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Exploring the Link Between Sleep Quality and Academic Performance of Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Analysis | ||
| The Medical Journal of Basrah University | ||
| Volume 42, Issue 2, December 2024, Pages 262-270 PDF (492.83 K) | ||
| Document Type: Research Paper | ||
| DOI: 10.33762/mjbu.2024.155896.1270 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Raghda Saleem* ; Mustafa E. Omran2; Hassanein Adel Ibrahim; Hawraa Auda Abbas; , Mujtaba Bahaa Hadi; Mojtba Hassan Heawy; Hassan Abbood Mohsen Abbood Mohsen; , Nabaa Muslim Nazar | ||
| University of Basrah | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Sleep is an essential biological process that significantly impacts quality of life, body functions, and homeostasis. Sleep disturbances are a common complaint among college students worldwide. Medical students, who face increased academic load and irregular schedules, are particularly affected. Aims of the study: This study aimed to assess the association between sleep quality and academic performance. As well it tries to investigate the other contributing factors to poor sleep experiences. Method: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted on 224 students from Al-Zahraa College of Medicine. A questionnaire included sociodemographic characteristics, sleep-affecting factors, and an assessment of the sleep quality of students by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Results: A total of (224) medical students. The mean age of students was 21.61 years, and the females form 54.5% of the sample. Most of the participants had mild sleep difficulties 56.3% while only 4% had severe sleep difficulties. There is a significant association between lack of sleep and poor academic achievement as the p-value <0.05. Conclusions: Sleep disturbances are common among medical students, as most of the participants report sleep difficulties. The study shows that there is a significant relationship between sleep quality and academic performance. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| sleep quality; academic performance; Medical College; PSQI; students | ||
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