Effectiveness of school-based sleep promotion programs for adolescents: a systematic review protocol

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Adolescent Health
• Sleep Science

Background:

• Adolescents require 8–10 hours of sleep nightly but often experience sleep deprivation due to academic and social pressures, and electronic device use.
• Sleep deprivation in adolescents is linked to adverse health outcomes, including cardiovascular issues, poor stress management, and increased risk of suicidal ideation.
• Schools offer a unique setting for implementing sleep promotion interventions to reach a large adolescent population.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically review the effectiveness of school-based sleep promotion programs in adolescents.
• To assess the impact of these programs on sleep knowledge, hygiene, quality, behavior, and efficiency.

Main Methods:

• Systematic review of studies involving adolescents (10–19 years) in school-based sleep promotion programs.
• Searches across nine major databases (e.g., PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science) with no time restrictions; studies in English, Spanish, and Portuguese included.
• Data extraction and critical appraisal by two independent reviewers; meta-analysis planned where feasible, with heterogeneity assessed using I² tests and analysis via random-effects model.

Main Results:

• The review will synthesize findings on the efficacy of interventions targeting adolescent sleep.
• Quantitative synthesis through meta-analysis will be performed if sufficient studies are available.
• The certainty of evidence will be assessed using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach.

Conclusions:

• Evidence on the effectiveness of school-based sleep promotion programs will be summarized.
• Findings will highlight successful strategies for improving adolescent sleep health within educational settings.
• The review aims to inform future interventions and policies to support adolescent well-being through adequate sleep.