Factors associated with sleep quality in university students

Abstract

To investigate factors associated with poor sleep quality. A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2019 with random sampling. Information on sleep was obtained using the Mini Sleep Questionnaire (MSQ). Independent variables included sociodemographic, behavioural, academic and psychological health characteristics. Adjusted analyzes were performed using Poisson regression. A total of 996 undergraduate students participated in the study. The poor sleep quality affected 23.1% of the sample (95%CI 20.5-25.9), ranging from 13.4% for those with little concern about violence in the neighbourhood to 36.5% for those with less social support. In the adjusted analysis, female sex [PR] 1.81; (95%CI 1.33-2.45), concern about violence in the neighbourhood [PR] 2.21; (95%CI 1.48-3.28), discrimination at university [PR] 1.42; (95%CI 1.08-1.86) and food insecurity [PR] 1.45; (95%CI 1.11-1.89) were associated with the presence of poor sleep quality, as well as having less social support and income and suffering psychological distress. The results highlight socioeconomic and mental health factors that affect sleep quality and demonstrate the need for reflection and interventions capable of minimizing this problem.

Factors associated with sleep disorders among university students in Jiangsu Province: a cross-sectional study

“…A study revealed that family income or wealth can serve as supportive resources for promoting healthy sleep among university students (23), and evidence from cross-sectional studies suggests that students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds are more likely to report sleep disturbances and poor sleep quality (24). Additionally, a study found that poor socioeconomic status increases the risk of developing sleep disorders (25). Risky behaviors such as lack of physical activity (26), smoking (27) and regular alcohol consumption (17) are common among university students and contribute to poor sleep quality in this population.…”