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ArticleBrain and behavior2025

Exploring the Nexus Between Alcohol Consumption, Sleep Deprivation, and Memory Among Male Students at a Tertiary Institution in Ghana.

Daniel L Egbenya, Lord B Amponsah, Ireneaus Nyame, El-Gibbor C Rolinklaka, Rose Nanabin, Lovinger M Nyave, Stephen B G Oppong, Jephthah K N Boadi, Dzifianu A Edoh-Torgah, Isaac B Mensah and 1 more

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Daniel L EgbenyaDepartment of Physiology, School of Medical Sciences, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3223-8510
Lord B AmponsahDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-2742-6127
Ireneaus NyameDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-7720-9296
El-Gibbor C RolinklakaDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-5552-1270
Rose NanabinDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-2736-2952
Lovinger M NyaveDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0677-1937
Stephen B G OppongDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-2126-4166
Jephthah K N BoadiDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9673-8654
Dzifianu A Edoh-TorgahDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6333-281X
Isaac B MensahDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1837-9171
Akua A KarikariDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0259-7168

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Abstract

backgroundAlcohol consumption and poor sleep quality may affect cognitive function and overall health in young adults. The rising trend of alcohol use among university students, particularly males, coupled with the prevalence of sleep deprivation, poses a substantial risk for cognitive decline. This study aimed to evaluate the association between alcohol consumption, sleep deprivation, and cognitive function among male university students.

methodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted among 242 male students at a university in Ghana. The Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and neuropsychological tests such as the Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test (RAVLT), Trail Making Test (TMT A and B), and the International HIV Dementia Scale were used to assess alcohol prevalence, sleep quality, and memory function, respectively.

resultsAlcohol prevalence stood at 52.5%, along with poor sleep quality at 61.2% among participants. Alcohol use risk levels and sleep quality scores were significantly positively correlated (r = 0.29, p = 0.001). Additionally, PSQI subscales, sleep disturbance (p = 0.001) and daytime dysfunction (p = 0.001), were significantly positively correlated with AUDIT scores. Risky alcohol consumers with poor sleep quality status showed outcomes indicative of possible cognitive decline at statistically significant levels and were four times more likely to be classified as having a possible cognitive deficit (p = 0.038, AOR = 4.4, 95% CI = 1.09-17.70) compared to a no alcohol consumption with good sleep status group.

conclusionThe outcome of this study shows that alcohol usage and poor sleep quality among male university students are associated with cognitive deficit; hence, the need for targeted interventions.

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Alcohol DrinkingMemorySleep DeprivationAdolescentAdultCognitionCognitive DysfunctionCross-Sectional StudiesGhanaHumansMaleNeuropsychological TestsPrevalenceSleep QualityStudentsUniversities

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PMID40760829
PMCPMC12321973

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