ArticleOman medical journal2024
Sleep Quality and its Daytime Effects among University Students in the UAE.
Article in Oman medical journal, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.
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- Sleep Disturbances as a Statistical Mediator Between Perceived Academic Stressors and Emotional, Cognitive, and Physical Stress Responses in University Students.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Impact of Poor Sleep Quality on Task Switching and Reconfiguration Process Among University Students.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Sleep Quality and its Daytime Effects Among University Students in the UAE.Oman medical journal · 2024Article
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Abstract
Objectives: To determine the irregularity in the sleep schedule among university students in the UAE and determine its correlation with poor sleep quality, daytime sleepiness, and fatigue. Methods: This observational cross-sectional survey was electronically conducted among undergraduate students of Ajman University during the academic year 2022-2023. The participants were selected using a simple random sampling method. The instruments for data collection comprised of sleep schedule questionnaire, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), and Fatigue Severity Scale. Data was subjected to chi-square analysis, Mann-Whitney U test, Wilcoxon rank-sum test, and Spearman's correlation. Results: Of the 537 participants, 353 (65.7%) were female. The majority (57.2%) kept highly irregular bedtimes. The cohort's mean global PSQI score was 8.9±3.0 indicating poor sleep quality. There was a positive correlation between the irregular bedtime frequency and the global PSQI score (r = 0.311; Conclusions: The students at Ajman University had a high prevalence of irregular bedtime and inadequate sleeping hours. This was affecting their sleep quality and causing excessive daytime sleepiness. The students, especially women, were suffering from fatigue, potentially affecting their normal functionality. It is crucial to encourage students to establish regular sleep patterns and improve sleep habits to promote their productivity and general well-being.
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