Prevalence of daytime sleepiness and its impact on academic performane amongst the university students

Vijia Kumar Gemnani| Ali Nawaz Shaikh| Riaz Hussain Mangrio| Muhammad Ikram Tunio| Sajid Ali Abbasi| Ahsanullah Malik

Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of excessive daytime sleepiness amongst university students and its impact on their academic achievement.
Methodology: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 255 university students (2nd, 3rd, & 4th-year MBBS) selected by a stratified systemic random sample during January-February 2020. A questionnaire was used to collect data regarding socio-demographic variables, a reliable and validated Epworth Sleepiness Scale was included to measure the Excessive daytime sleepiness and the academic achievement was assessed by GPA (grade point average).
Results: Out of 255 students, Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) was observed in 105(41.2%) medical students, and also a statistically significant increase in female subjects 79(51.7%). There was a notable positive significant association (p=0.006) between the EDS and poor academic achievements among students.
Conclusion: Sleep disorders are widely observed among medical students, especially in female students. There was a statistically significant association between EDS and poor academic achievement. There is need for proper sleep hygiene.

Key words: Daytime sleepiness, impact, sleep hygiene.

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