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Sleepiness in Colombian Medical Students: Prevalence and Associated Variables.
Adalberto Campo-Arias1,2, John Carlos Pedrozo-Pupo1, Carmen Cecilia Caballero-Domínguez1
1Universidad del Magdalena, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Columbia.
The Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders
|March 6, 2025
Summary
High prevalence of sleepiness affects over half of Colombian medical students. This condition is linked to depression, anxiety, and poor social support, highlighting the need for further research into related factors.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Sleep Medicine
- Psychiatry
Background:
- Sleepiness is a prevalent issue among university students, potentially impacting academic performance and well-being.
- Medical students face unique stressors that may exacerbate sleep disturbances.
- Understanding the prevalence and associated factors of sleepiness is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of sleepiness in Colombian medical students.
- To identify variables associated with sleepiness in this population.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving university students aged 18 years and older.
- Participants completed validated scales for sleepiness, insomnia, depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms, sleep hygiene, and cognitive social capital.
- Data were collected between September and November 2022, with statistical analysis including odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals.
Main Results:
- A total of 309 students participated, with 54.7% being women.
- The prevalence of sleepiness was 53.1%.
- Sleepiness was significantly associated with insomnia risk (OR = 4.01) and the interaction of depression risk and poor cognitive social capital (OR = 4.08).
Conclusions:
- Sleepiness is highly prevalent among Colombian medical students.
- Depression, anxiety, and insufficient social capital are associated with increased sleepiness.
- Further research into factors influencing sleepiness in university students is essential for developing effective support strategies.
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