Sleep Disorder, Its Causes, and Related Consequences of Lorestan Medical Sciences Students

Malekshahi, Farideh; Baharvand, Parastoo; Hormozi, Maryam

doi:10.22087/ijac.2022.484712.1027

Sleep Disorder, Its Causes, and Related Consequences of Lorestan Medical Sciences Students

Document Type : Research

Authors

Farideh Malekshahi ¹

Parastoo Baharvand ²

Maryam Hormozi ³

¹ Social Determinants of Health Research Center, School of Medicine. Lorestan University of Medical Sciences.Khorramabad,Iran

² Social Determinants of Health Research Center, School of Medicine. Lorestan University of Medical Sciences.Khorramabad, Iran

³ Razi Herbal Medicines Research Center, School of Medicine, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran

10.22087/ijac.2022.484712.1027

Abstract

Sleep disturbance profoundly impacts individuals' physical and mental well-being. Inadequate sleep is a crucial marker for numerous health conditions. This study was a descriptive, analytical, cross-sectional study. The statistical population was all students studying at Lorestam University of Medical Sciences, Iran, in 2019, who were selected through multi-stage sampling. 338 persons answered the standard Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index questionnaire and a researcher made questionnaire to investigate the causes of sleep disorders in students. Findings showed that 204 students (59.6%) had a sleep disorder. There is no statistically significant relationship between gender and sleep disorders, but there is a statistically significant association between academic courses and sleep disorders. Most sleep disorder cases were among nursing and midwifery students, and the least were among laboratory sciences students. Sleep disorder was more common in those who did not take medicine, and a statistically significant relationship exists between having a mental illness history and sleep disorder. This study indicates that students' sleep quality could be better and should be recognized as a serious health issue. Student's academic performance and sleep quality can be enhanced by taking the proper steps to examine the reasons for their sleep difficulties and lessen the negative effects that follow from them.

Keywords

Sleep Disorder

Medical Science Students

Lorestan

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