Pilot Study on the Effect of Cannabidiol-Coated Fabric for Pillow Covers Improves the Sleep Quality of Shift Nurses

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(6), P. 585 - 585

Published: March 7, 2025

Background: Sleep difficulty is common in the current society. Poor sleep has a significant influence on health, social interactions and even mortality; therefore, maintaining good of prime importance. Cannabidiol (CBD), cannabis-derived compound, known for its medical significance with many positive effects humans, including decreasing anxiety improving those disorders. Objective: However, whether CBD skin absorption results similar unknown. Therefore, examining CBD-coated fabric as pillow cover to improve quality duty shift nurses purpose this paper. Methods: This study recruited 55 participants evaluate patterns using Pittsburgh Quality Index (PSQI) consumer-grade tracker (Fitbit Charge 3). Data were collected over three phases: one-week baseline period, two-week intervention period follow-up referred post-intervention phase, during which use was continued. Results: Of participants, 10 men (18.2%) 45 women (81.8%). At baseline, all exhibited poor (PSQI ≥ 5). after weeks covers, subjective significantly improved, 7.3% achieving PSQI scores <5. Additionally, slight changes observed, increases both light deep durations. Light duration increased from 196.21 ± 65.28 206.57 59.15 min two (p = 0.337). Similarly, showed modest increase 61.97 21.01 64.35 22.19 0.288). Furthermore, reduction levels reported < 0.005). Conclusions: Using found enhance healthy individuals experiencing sleep. Consequently, adults struggling difficulties, incorporating may serve an effective aid quality.

Language: Английский

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Prevalence and influencing factors of sleep disorders in medical students after the COVID-19 pandemic

BMC Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: July 30, 2024

Abstract Background The prevalence of sleep disorders among medical students was high during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, fewer studies have been conducted on after This study investigated and factors influencing Chinese COVID-19. Methods A total 1,194 were included in this from 9th to 12th July 2023. We used Self-administered scale collect demographic characteristics. In addition, we versions Self-rating Depression Scale (SDS), Anxiety (SAS), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) assess subjects’ depression, anxiety, disorders, respectively. chi-square test binary logistic regression identify disorders. receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve utilized predictive value relevant variables for Results found 82.3%. According results, with depression 1.151 times more likely than those without (OR = 1.151, 95% CI 1.114 1.188). Doctoral 1.908 graduate undergraduate 1.908, 1.264 2.880). Conclusion is academic levels are risk Therefore, colleges administrators should pay attention Regular assessment essential.

Language: Английский

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Anxiety, depression, and insomnia among medical and non-medical students in Jordan: a cross-sectional study

Middle East Current Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 31(1)

Published: Dec. 30, 2024

Abstract Background Depression, the leading cause of disability worldwide, has worsened due to COVID-19 pandemic, with key risk factors including age, gender, and socioeconomic status. Jordan is experiencing an increase in mental health issues, particularly among children, adolescents, university students, yet negative attitudes structural barriers limit access healthcare This study provides a comprehensive analysis depression, anxiety, sleep quality Jordanian undergraduate students. Methods cross-sectional was conducted between December 2023 March 2024. The used Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7), Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) evaluate these factors. Data collection involved self-administered survey, distributed online paper format. Multiple linear regression utilized pinpoint significant predictors. Results A total 1181 participants completed average age 20.43 years. Among respondents, 74.2% were female, 35.1% medical Predictors GAD-7 scores included year for PHQ-9 male gender serving as For non-medical both ISI positively predicted higher scores. influenced by whereas PHQ-9, positive Conclusion demonstrates that students experience levels insomnia, anxiety than their counterparts. These findings highlight necessity targeted interventions awareness programs all

Language: Английский

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Prevalence of Sleep Disorders and Its Impact on Academic Performance among Medical Students in Port Said University: A Cross-Sectional Study

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Sept. 2, 2024

Background Sleep is essential for human health, with significant physiological changes occurring during sleep. disorders, which are prevalent among university students, can impair various bodily systems and negatively impact academic performance. Objective This study aims to estimate the prevalence of sleep performance assess relationship between quality medical students at Port Said University. Methods cross-sectional included 438 from Colleges Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Physical Therapy University, conducted March 2023 May 2024. Participants completed a self-administered questionnaire, Pittsburgh Quality Index (PSQI) Academic Self-Efficacy (ASE) Scale. The PSQI assessed across seven components, ASE evaluated self-efficacy. Results median global score participants was 7 (IQR = 4), indicating poor in 67.1% students. highest component scores were subjective quality, latency, disturbances, daytime dysfunction. indicated moderate-to-high self-efficacy, notable deficits time management exam preparation sleepers. Statistically gender differences observed, female exhibiting higher (p 0.025) greater disturbances < 0.001). Medication-taking particularly those on vitamin/mineral supplements, also reported poorer 0.042). Notably, found grades, third sixth-year showing efficiency issues Additionally, specific faculties showed disparities Pharmacy Conclusion revealed high affecting their Female medication risk. results highlight importance addressing health settings enhance student well-being

Language: Английский

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Prevalence of insomnia among university students in Saudi Arabia: a systematic review and meta‑analysis

The Egyptian Journal of Neurology Psychiatry and Neurosurgery, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 60(1)

Published: Nov. 19, 2024

Abstract Background Insomnia is a prevalent sleep disorder affecting cognitive functions critical to academic performance. University students, particularly in high-stress settings, are highly vulnerable. Despite its significant impact on students' health and education, there limited research the prevalence of insomnia among university students Saudi Arabia. This systematic review meta-analysis aim assess Arabia, focusing demographic variations provide evidence for targeted interventions. Methods A comprehensive literature search was conducted across databases including PubMed, Scopus, Web Science, with additional manual searches. Inclusion criteria were cross-sectional studies addressing using standard diagnostic criteria. total 11 met inclusion criteria, comprising data from diverse faculties, medical non-medical disciplines. Quality assessment Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Statistical analyses performed random-effects model account heterogeneity. Results Eleven studies, involving 8297 included analysis. varied widely, ranging 19.3% 98.7%, pooled 43.3% (95% CI 28.9–58.2%). Subgroup showed 38.6% 38.7% female students. The analysis revealed high heterogeneity ( I 2 = 99.17%), indicating variability study designs, populations, methods. Conclusions demographics contexts. findings underscore urgent need interventions, stress management, improved hygiene support systems mitigate performance overall health. Future should explore longitudinal impacts efficacy tailored interventions this population.

Language: Английский

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Self-Efficacy Scale for University Teaching in Virtual Environments, SSUTVE

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11(1), P. e41134 - e41134

Published: Dec. 11, 2024

Language: Английский

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