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The Contributing Factors To Poor Sleep Experiences in According To The University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

This study examined the contributing factors to poor sleep experiences among 256 university students in Turkey. The most common self-reported factors were psychological problems (67.2%), stress (64.8%), and exposure to tobacco smoke in the sleeping room (63.7%). The study utilized anonymous self-report questionnaires to assess environmental, psychological, biological, and social factors. The results suggest the need for educational programs on sleep hygiene and stress management to improve sleep habits among university students.

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The Contributing Factors To Poor Sleep Experiences in According To The University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

This study examined the contributing factors to poor sleep experiences among 256 university students in Turkey. The most common self-reported factors were psychological problems (67.2%), stress (64.8%), and exposure to tobacco smoke in the sleeping room (63.7%). The study utilized anonymous self-report questionnaires to assess environmental, psychological, biological, and social factors. The results suggest the need for educational programs on sleep hygiene and stress management to improve sleep habits among university students.

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The Contributing Factors to Poor Sleep Experiences in According to the University Students: A cross-

sectional Study

Insaf Altun, Nursan Cinar, and Cemile Dede

From Journal of Research in Medical Sciences

2012 Jun

https://www.ncbi.hlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3634295

Methodology

This descriptive, cross-sectional study was based on subjective questionnaires that assed the
contributing factors to poor sleep experiences among university students in the academic year 2011-
2012. Participants were 256 students. The data were collected from April 19-27, 2011 using self-report
questionnaires.

The questionnaire form used was developed by the researchers in the light of relevant. For pilot
trial, the question form was given to 20 students who were not a part of the main research to test the
comprehensibility and clarity of questions and based on it, the questionnaire was revised. The
questionnaire was distributed randomly to the university students of Kocaeli, Turkey, completed and
returned anonymously. Questions on factors influencing sleep behaviors and habits with four response
alternatives for each potential contributing factors to poor sleep experiences are ranked from “extreme
affect”, “mild/moderate affect”, “no affect at all”, and “no idea”.

STATISTICAL ANALYSIS

The data were analyzed using a statistical packet program. Data were descriptively presented as
percentage and were entered using SPSS version 16 statistical software.

IMPORTANT CONCEPTS

EFFECT OF SLEEP

Sleep is one of the inevitable daily living activities and it is the most important factor affecting
someone’s health. It is essential for systemic functions of organisms. With its absence, the health of an
individual can potentially be harmed.

CONTRIBUTING FACTORS TO SLEEP


Studies regarding contributing factors to poor sleeping experiences are rare for university
students. The contributing factors were identified and comprehensive measures should be taken to
improve the quality of sleep.

OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

The purpose of this study is to examine the contributing factors to poor sleep experiences in
university students.

RESULT AND FINDINGS

Two hundred fifty-six students (48% male and 52% female) participated in the study. The mean
age of the students was 20.7  2.14 years (17-24). When university students were asked to self-rate the
environmental factors influencing sleep; 63.7% of the answers were “tobacco smoke in the sleeping
room; 61.7% of the answers were indicating “noise”; 55.1% of answers were indicating “air quality of the
room”; 53.1% of answers were indicating “room scents (sweat, perfume, humidity, naphthalene, etc.);
and 52.0% of the answers were indicating “noise that caused by other people in the room”.

When university students were asked to self-rate “psychological factors influencing to sleep”;
67.2% of the answers were indicating “stress”; 53.1% of answers were indicating “sadness”; 51.6% of
the answers were indicating “depression”; 51.1% of answers were indicating “anxiety and tension”.

Regarding “biological factors influencing to sleep”; 62.9% of answers were indicating “pain”;
55.1% of answers were indicating “being patient”; 53.9% of answers were indicating “strenuous physical
activity”; and 53.5% of answers were indicating “fatigue”.

Regarding “social factors influencing to sleep”; 62.5% of answers were indicating “having family
problems”.

CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

This research provides a systematic approach to screening and evaluating the contributing
factors to poor sleep experiences in university students and provides suggestions for anticipatory
guidance regarding healthy sleep which should be a part of standard population’s healthcare.
Systemic education on the importance of sleep, stress, and time management is needed for
university students. Inclusion of an educational program in university may significantly reduce student’s
difficulties and improve sleep habits.

The results of this study could then be used by educators as a guide to promote appropriate
measures to improve the sleep of university students. This study performed at a single university and
new studies should be done with a greater number of university and sample group.

ABSTRACT

Sleep problems are common among university students; however, the factors contributing to
poor sleep experiences are still unclear. The purpose of this study is to determine the contributing
factors to poor sleep experiences in university students. This study was a cross-sectional and university
students completed self-report anonymously during the in-class survey. There is a small case study or a
single center study. The questionnaires were distributed randomly to 25 university students. In Turkey,
particularly in Kocaeli. The instruments for data collection includes the demographic data, and the and
the contributing factors to poor sleep The three (3) most frequent self-reported cause to poor sleep
experiences according to the university students were: exposure to psychological problems (67.2%),
stress (64.8%), and exposure to tobacco smoke in the sleeping room(63.7%). Students should be open
and ready to solve psychological problems, know ways to relieve stress, and follow sleep hygiene
practice to manage time better for social and academic activities.
The article focuses on the development of sleep and wake patterns of adolescents. It also examines the

consequences of developmental changes and environmental factors that may disrupt and influence the

formation of sleeping and wake schedules. This may also result to certain sleep behaviors and sleepiness

for each age group. Similarly, school schedules, hours spent in extracurricular activities, and the onset of

puberty shift and modify the relationship between sleep and wake time for the school-aged child and

adolescent. In addition to this article, according to Richard Ferber (1996) of the same journal, there are

certain effects of sleep deprivation on adolescents. Such as, psychological disruptions, emotional effects,

and circadian function. In order to assess the children, the practitioner should make medical

considerations, such as age, gender, and developmental level.

This article focuses on the development of sleep/wake patterns and


sleep architecture from infancy through adolescence. It also examines
consequential developmental changes and environmental variables that
disrupt and influence the formation of sleep/wake schedules, sleep behaviors,
and sleepiness for each age group. During the infant, toddler, and preschool
years, parent-child interactions and situational factors, such as bedtime
routines, sleeping arrangements, and soothing styles, affect sleep. Similarly,
school schedules, hours spent in extracurricular activities, and the onset of
puberty shift and modify the relationship between sleep and wake time for the
school-aged child and adolescent.

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