Sleep Habits and Problems in Palestinian Students
Author Information
Author(s): Sweileh Waleed M, Ali Iyad A, Sawalha Ansam F, Abu-Taha Adham S, Zyoud Sa'ed H, Al-Jabi Samah W
Primary Institution: An-Najah National University
Hypothesis
The study aims to describe sleep habits and sleep problems in a population of undergraduates in Palestine and investigate the association between sleep quality and academic achievement.
Conclusion
Sleep habits among Palestinian undergraduates were comparable to those reported in European studies, with common sleep problems and no significant association between sleep quality and academic achievement.
Supporting Evidence
- 58.3% of students went to bed before midnight.
- 74.5% of students reported taking daytime naps.
- 19.3% of students had a sleep latency of more than one hour.
- 64.8% of students reported having at least one nocturnal awakening per night.
- Sleep quality was reported as 'poor' in only 9.8% of students.
Takeaway
Many college students in Palestine have trouble sleeping, but it doesn't seem to affect their grades.
Methodology
A cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study conducted among undergraduate students at An-Najah National University using a self-administered questionnaire.
Potential Biases
Students may have provided socially desirable answers regarding their sleep problems.
Limitations
The study may be limited by underreporting of sleep problems and did not include a sleep diary or factors affecting sleep like overcrowded homes.
Participant Demographics
The sample consisted of 400 students with a mean age of 20.2 years, including 51.8% males and 48.2% females.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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