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ArticleBioMed research international2026

High Anemia Awareness Does Not Mitigate Insomnia Risk in Ghanaian University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Livingstone Agyapong, Jason Brian Apreku, Isaac Acheampong, Godsway Kpeglo, Obed Nana Kwesi Ansaful, Emmanuella Sagoe, Christiana Efua Dadzie, Akrofi Charlotte Sirbah, Mohammed Awal Yusif, Safianu Apalebilah and 4 more

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Livingstone AgyapongDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Central Region, Ghana, ucc.edu.gh.
Jason Brian AprekuDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Central Region, Ghana, ucc.edu.gh.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-6290-5670
Isaac AcheampongDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Central Region, Ghana, ucc.edu.gh.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-2464-4724
Godsway KpegloDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Central Region, Ghana, ucc.edu.gh.
Obed Nana Kwesi AnsafulDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Central Region, Ghana, ucc.edu.gh.
Emmanuella SagoeDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Central Region, Ghana, ucc.edu.gh.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-8007-2433
Christiana Efua DadzieDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Central Region, Ghana, ucc.edu.gh.
Akrofi Charlotte SirbahDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Central Region, Ghana, ucc.edu.gh.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-3241-0020
Mohammed Awal YusifDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Central Region, Ghana, ucc.edu.gh.
Safianu ApalebilahDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Central Region, Ghana, ucc.edu.gh.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1491-9117
Gabriel OwusuDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Central Region, Ghana, ucc.edu.gh.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-3081-4491
David Mawutor DonkorDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Central Region, Ghana, ucc.edu.gh.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-2923-3873
Dion SiameDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Central Region, Ghana, ucc.edu.gh.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-8677-1268
Joseph BoachieDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Central Region, Ghana, ucc.edu.gh.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3950-6423

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backgroundAnemia and insomnia represent significant public health concerns among university students. However, their interrelationship and the potential role of anemia prevention knowledge in mitigating these conditions remain unexplored in Ghanaian tertiary institutions.

aimThis study determined the prevalence of anemia and insomnia among Ghanaian university students. Likewise, the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding anemia prevention and the association between anemia prevention knowledge and insomnia status were explored.

methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among 400 undergraduate students at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. Hemoglobin levels were measured using a HemoCue analyzer. Structured questionnaires assessed sociodemographic characteristics, anemia knowledge, attitudes, and practices, whereas the Insomnia Severity Index evaluated sleep health. Data were analyzed using chi-square tests and binary logistic regression.

resultsAnemia prevalence was 34.0%, with females disproportionately affected. Moderate-to-severe insomnia affected 13.8% of students. No significant association was found between anemia status and insomnia (χ

conclusionAnemia and insomnia are prevalent but unrelated conditions among Ghanaian university students. Anemia prevention knowledge alone does not confer protection against insomnia. Targeted interventions should address sex-specific nutritional vulnerabilities and age-related sleep disturbances through integrated campus health programs.

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AnemiaHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeSleep Initiation and Maintenance DisordersStudentsAdolescentAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleGhanaHumansMalePrevalenceRisk FactorsSurveys and QuestionnairesUniversitiesYoung Adultanemiainsomniaknowledge attitude and practices (KAP)university students

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