Sleep patterns and sleep disorders among university students in lebanon

Assaad, Shafika; Tannous, Fida; Costanian, Christy

doi:10.1016/j.sleep.2013.11.689

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“…Consistent with the previous literature (Assaad, Costanian, Haddad, & Tannous, 2014; Lund et al, 2010; Vargas et al, 2014), high rates of poor sleep quality (63.5%; PSQI > 5) were observed in this study. This is significant given research that demonstrates a strong link between poor sleep quality and health consequences such as fatigue, sleepiness, anxiety, and depression (Pilcher, Ginter, & Sadowsky, 1997; Vargas et al, 2014).…”

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Body Mass Index Moderates the Association between Sleep Quality and Vigilance on a Test of Inhibitory Control

Galioto

Lechner

Meister

et al. 2015

The Clinical Neuropsychologist

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Objective Sleep problems are common among college students and related to numerous adverse outcomes including impaired cognitive performance. Obesity may confer an elevated risk of cognitive deficits with poor sleep given its relationship with poorer sleep quality and impaired cognition. This study examined whether the relationship between reduced sleep quality and poorer vigilance and inhibitory control were moderated by elevated body mass index (BMI). Method Participants were 85 college students who completed a computerized task of inhibitory control that required vigilance (go/no-go [GNG] task) and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, a measure of sleep quality. Results Poor sleep quality was observed in 63.5% of the sample and was related to more omission errors on the GNG task and increased BMI. Results further revealed that BMI moderated the relationship between sleep quality and performance on the GNG task such that individuals in the severely obese range of BMI had more omission errors with poorer sleep quality, while there was no association between sleep and GNG performance among normal weight and overweight individuals. Conclusions These findings highlight the likely contribution of obesity to decreased vigilance with poor sleep. Future research is needed to confirm these findings using objective measures of sleep quality (e.g., actigraphy, polysomnography).

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confidence: 93%

Body Mass Index Moderates the Association between Sleep Quality and Vigilance on a Test of Inhibitory Control

Galioto

Lechner

Meister

et al. 2015

The Clinical Neuropsychologist

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“…Saygılı et al [33] have found mean PSQI score of 558 students attending Kırklareli University as 6.9 + 2.4 and 9.5% of the students received a PSQI score of 5 and below. Assaad et al [34] have applied PSQI to 735 university students between the ages of 18-25 at 6 universities in Lebanon. In the study, the rate of the students with a PSQI score of < 5 has been determined as 47.3%.…”

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Investigation of Sleep Quality and Sleep Disorders in Students of Medicine

Saygın

Öztürk

Gonca

et al. 2016

Turk Toraks Dergisi

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OBJECTIVES:This study was performed on Suleyman Demirel University medical students to determine the quality of sleep and to investigate factors that affect of sleep quality. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Suleyman Demirel University Medical students at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 classes included to this crosssectional analytical study (n= 720). Refused to fill to the survey (188), and students were not come to faculty (195), applied survey to 337 students (46.8%). Epworth sleepiness scale (ESS), Pittsburgh (PSQI) and Berlin sleep questionnaires, and 13 pieces closed and open-ended socio-demographic questions were conduct a questionnare under observation. The collected data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics, chi-square, two independent groups t test, Pearson and Spearman's correlation, Mann-Whitney U, Kruskal-Wallis and ANOVA tests. RESULTS:337 students participated in the study, 42.1% were male, 57.9% were female, mean age was 21.3 ± 2.1 years. Depending on Body mass index (BMI) 31 were poor, 212 normal, 53 overweight, and 4 obese students. In 118 students (35.3%), and these students have a chronic disease associated with 15.6% used the drug because of illness and 38 percent of students (11.6%) were smokers. 18.1 ± 16.1 min for pupils in times of falling asleep, sleep duration per night. 6.6 ± 1.3h, the mean departure time was 7.7 ± 1.8. Scale with a total score of Pittsburgh class (p= 0.000), age (p= 0.003), BMI (p= 0.015) had a significant correlation between. Pittsburgh PUKI scores and without a significant difference in gender (p= 0.054), the use of stimulant substances (p= 0.032), weight (p= 0.021) and snoring (p= 0.002) with no significant difference were found. ESS total score and gender (p= 0.025), drug use (p= 0.035) and sports activities (p= 0.038). Ten students had snoring (3.0%), 5 students (1.5%) had witnessed apnea. Snoring 17.2% to in ESS > 10 points on it. Pittsburgh, the mean scores of those who witnessed apnea (14.0 ± 5.3), witnessed apnea, according to non-students (10.2 ± 6.4) were higher (p= 0.191).The effects PSQI and ESS results on the term were statistically significant by the multivariate regression analysis [F(10.602)= 4.56; p< 0.05; Wilkis Lamda 0.864, partial n 2 = 0.07]. To estimate of the value of PSQI by the stepwise regression analysis was performed; age and fall asleep properties has been included of the model (R2= 89%, p< 0.05). To estimate of the value of PSQI by the stepwise regression analysis was performed; fall asleep property has been included of the model in the the male gender (R2= 80%, p< 0.05). To estimate of the value of ESS by the stepwise regression analysis was performed; term property has been included of the model (R2= 65%, p< 0.05). CONCLUSION:Medical school students participating in our study, although female-male ratio close to each other, we found that higher ESS and Pittsburgh scores in female more than male. In this case may be related to physiological, genetic, environmental, cultural and psychological differences.

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“…Therefore, it is important to address any irregularities when promoting health education activities. 2,[15][16][17] Perceived stress was the main reported cause of sleeping difficulties. Students suffering from low-quality sleep also reported more frequent use of drugs and alcohol.…”

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“…Students suffering from low-quality sleep also reported more frequent use of drugs and alcohol. 13,16 While the high prevalence of mental health problems among university students highlights a clear need for accessible treatment options, the majority of students with moderately severe to severe depression do not receive any psychiatric therapy. Downs and Eisenberg reported that low treatment rates are correlated with help-seeking behaviors among students, and only slightly over half of students with suicidal ideation receive therapy.…”

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Effects of Biodanza on Stress, Depression, and Sleep Quality in University Students

López-Rodríguez

Baldrich-Rodríguez²,

Ruiz-Muelle

et al. 2017

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

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Background: The existing literature shows dance to be an innovative and successful form of stress management. Previous research indicates that Biodanza is able to increase well-being and personal resources and prevent stress. However, Biodanza has not yet been empirically tested as a possible therapy for application outside the clinical context in young adults with perceived stress.Objectives: This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of Biodanza in reducing symptoms of perceived stress and depression and in promoting sleep quality in young adults, comparing the changes with those observed in a control group.Design: Randomized controlled trial. Settings/Location: This study was carried out at the Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of Almería. Subjects: One hundred and twenty-one university students with perceived stress were randomly placed into either a Biodanza group or a wait-list control group.Intervention: Study participants attended Biodanza sessions for 90 min a week, over a period of 4 weeks. Outcome measures: Depression, perceived stress, and sleep quality were assessed both before and after intervention.Results: Ninety-five participants completed the program and were included in the statistical analysis. Significant differences in perceived stress [t (93) = 2.136; p = 0.015] and depression [t (93) = 2.738; p = 0.000] were observed after the Biodanza period. Pre/post analysis found that Biodanza also had a significant effect on depression (Cohen d = 1.88; p < 0.05) and perceived stress (Cohen d = 0.79; p < 0.05).Conclusion: The Biodanza program is an effective stress management strategy for students. The results of this study showed Biodanza to have a positive effect on perceived stress and depression in young adults. This demonstrates how artistic, collaborative, and psychophysical interventions are an effective means of preventing and managing these problems in university students.

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Sleep patterns and sleep disorders among university students in lebanon

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Body Mass Index Moderates the Association between Sleep Quality and Vigilance on a Test of Inhibitory Control

Body Mass Index Moderates the Association between Sleep Quality and Vigilance on a Test of Inhibitory Control

Investigation of Sleep Quality and Sleep Disorders in Students of Medicine

Effects of Biodanza on Stress, Depression, and Sleep Quality in University Students

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