ArticlePublic health challenges2026
Characteristics of Sleep Paralysis and Its Association With PTSD, Stress, and Other Lifestyle Variables Among the Population of Pakistan, a Cross-Sectional Study.
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Backgrounds: Sleep paralysis (SP) is a parasomnia disorder connected to being unable to move your body though the experiencing person remains conscious. Factors involving this disorder are stress, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), lifestyle factors including the amount of sleep, and the amount of caffeine consumed. Our study aim is to assess the symptoms, duration, time of occurrence, and body position during SP episodes and frequency of SP episodes with these variables. Methods: A total of 412 participants took part in this quantitative cross-sectional study. Data were collected through online questionnaire. Ethical consideration was taken into account. Results: A significant correlation with a Conclusions: This study suggests a relationship between SP and lifestyle and psychological factors.
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