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Nocturnal sleep problems among university students from 26 countries
1ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Mahidol University, Salaya, Phutthamonthon, Nakhonpathom, Thailand, 73170, karl.pel@mahidol.ac.th.
Sleep & Breathing = Schlaf & Atmung
|July 15, 2014
Summary
Nocturnal sleeping problems affect over 10% of university students globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Factors like poor mental health, stress, and academic performance are linked to these sleep issues.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Epidemiology
- Psychology
Background:
- Nocturnal sleeping problems are a significant concern among university students.
- Prevalence and associated factors require investigation, especially in low- and middle-income countries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To estimate the prevalence of nocturnal sleeping problems in university students.
- To identify factors associated with sleep problems in this demographic.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 20,222 undergraduate students.
- Participants were from 27 universities across 26 countries in Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Main Results:
- 10.4% of students reported severe or extreme nocturnal sleeping problems in the past month.
- Prevalence varied significantly by country, with rates from 3.0% to 32.9%.
- Poor family background, off-campus living, stress, poor mental health (depression, PTSD), health risk behaviors, lack of social support, and poor academic performance were associated with sleep problems.
Conclusions:
- A significant prevalence of nocturnal sleeping problems was observed in university students.
- Identified risk factors can inform targeted prevention strategies for improved sleep quality.
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