BACKGROUND
The
widespread
use
of
smart
devices,
particularly
among
university
students,
has
raised
concerns
about
their
impact
on
sleep
quality.
Bedtime
usage
devices
is
associated
with
disruptions
and
poor
OBJECTIVE
This
study
aimed
to
explore
the
behavioral
perceptual
factors
influencing
students’
intention
stop
using
at
bedtime
in
Saudi
Arabia.
METHODS
A
cross-sectional
survey
was
conducted
June
2024
distributed
via
social
media
platforms
students
(aged
≥18
years).
questionnaire
collected
data
demographics,
device
habits,
perceived
negative
effects
sleep,
physical
disturbances.
Pittsburgh
Sleep
Quality
Index
used
assess
Path
analysis
performed
evaluate
relationships
between
outcome
variables,
intended
usage,
3
latent
variables:
quality
smartphone
effects,
during
past
month.
Model
fit
assessed
chi-square,
comparative
index,
root
mean
square
error
approximation.
RESULTS
Of
774
participants,
90.43%
(700/774)
reported
every
night
72.48%
(561/774)
believed
negatively
affected
them
next
morning.
most
frequently
next-morning
symptoms
were
fatigue
or
drowsiness
(480/774,
62.01%).
Common
purposes
for
staying
touch
friends
family
(432/774,
55.81%),
entertainment
(355/774,
45.86%),
filling
up
spare
time
(345/774,
44.57%).
Overall,
58.26%
(451/774)
expressed
an
within
months.
demonstrated
that
frequent
nightly
(path
coefficient=0.36)
after-lights-off
(0.49)
positively
stop,
whereas
spending
≥3
hours
(–0.35)
engaging
multiple
activities
(–0.18)
had
associations.
strongest
predictors
well-being
(0.71)
difficulty
breathing
comfortably
(0.64).
excellent
(comparative
index=0.845
approximation=0.039).
CONCLUSIONS
Perceived
disturbances
are
strong
Interventions
improving
hygiene
should
focus
raising
awareness
addressing
behaviors
such
as
late-night
heavy
screen
time.
Public
health
strategies
target
both
psychological
physiological
aspects
improve
this
population.
Middle East Current Psychiatry,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
32(1)
Опубликована: Фев. 11, 2025
Abstract
Background
Medical
students
suffer
above-average
rates
of
depression,
anxiety,
stress,
poor
sleep,
and
life
dissatisfaction,
which
impacts
their
performance.
In
addition
to
the
demands
medical
study,
in
Gaza
Strip
face
coping
with
an
area
marred
by
chronic
conflict
poverty.
Methods
This
cross-sectional
study
assessed
at
two
schools
Strip.
Students
were
randomized
according
university,
sex,
academic
level.
Screening
employed
DASS21,
PSQI,
SWLS
instruments.
Ordinal
logistic
regression
was
used
investigate
predictors
sleep
quality,
stage.
Potential
quality
binary
regression,
multivariable
implemented
determine
effect
covariates.
Results
Three
hundred
sixty-two
participated.
Different
stages
stress
symptoms
prevalent
69%,
77.3%,
65.2%
students,
respectively.
Poor
77.9%
46.1%
dissatisfied
lives.
Low
income
associated
higher
extremely
severe
anxiety
moderate
depression.
all-stage
depression
univariate
odds
mild,
moderate,
regression.
Conclusions
from
high
symptoms,
dissatisfaction
compared
several
other
countries
pooled
global
prevalence.
should
put
forward
strategies
limit
psychological
burdens
perceived
students.
Few
studies
have
assessed
sleep
among
African
adolescents.
We
aim
to
understand
factors
associated
with
subjective
quality
female
Ugandan
adolescents
and
the
association
of
poor
subsequent
menstrual-
mental
health,
educational
performance.
analyzed
data
from
a
cluster-randomized
controlled
trial
that
evaluated
menstrual
health
intervention
in
60
secondary
schools.
Data
were
collected
through
cross-sectional
surveys
at
baseline
(March-June
2022)
endline
(July-August
2023),
prospective
daily
diaries
(April-August
2023).
used
logistic
regression
analyze
associations
baseline,
linear
education
performance,
adjusting
for
clustering.
Of
3841
participants
(mean
age=15.6years),
580
(15.1%)
reported
829
(21.6%)
feeling
tired
baseline.
Poor
was
socio-economic
including
smaller
household
size,
lower
socioeconomic
status,
fewer
meals
consumed
previous
day.
There
strong
evidence
multiple
dimensions
pain
(adjusted
odds
ratio=1.74,
95%CI
1.29-2.33),
more
unmet
practice
needs
ratio=2.68,
1.99-3.60),
problems
ratio=2.40,
1.80-3.19).
Results
similar
tiredness.
Prospectively
is
prevalent
in-school
poorer
Improving
this
population
could
benefit
outcomes.
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Фев. 3, 2025
The
study
was
designed
to
examine
the
role
of
self-control
as
a
moderator
in
relationship
between
physical
activity
and
sleep
quality
sample
2274
college
students.
We
employed
Physical
Activity
Rating
Scale,
Pittsburgh
Sleep
Quality
Index,
Self-Control
Scale
assess
variables.
Our
analysis
revealed
significant
correlation
levels
Index
(r
=
−
0.541,
p
<
0.01).
Furthermore,
found
be
moderating
factor
(β
0.001,
0.01),
indicating
that
effect
on
is
influenced
by
an
individual's
level
self-control.
Since
higher
scores
indicate
poorer
quality,
positive
impacts
tended
diminish
with
increasing
levels.
Conversely,
appeared
intensify
decreased.
Individuals
lower
seemed
benefit
most
from
increased
activity,
whereas
those
demonstrated
superior
quality.
findings
highlight
significance
fostering
self-regulatory
abilities
alongside
engaging
promising
approach
improve
health
Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 21, 2025
Background
The
dietary
quality
of
young
adults
often
worsens
during
the
transition
to
adulthood.
University
students,
especially
considering
documented
gender
differences
in
eating
habits,
are
prime
targets
for
promoting
healthy
lifestyles
prevent
noncommunicable
diseases.
Objective
This
study
investigates
prevalence
overweight
among
students
and
analyzes
disparities
physical
activity,
practices,
use
complementary
medicine
across
genders,
while
also
exploring
factors
influencing
overweight.
Methods
A
cross-sectional
survey
502
aged
23
±
3.67
from
Ibn
Tofail
was
conducted
spring
2023.
Students
completed
a
self-reported
questionnaire
addressing
various
lifestyle
habits.
Data
were
analyzed
using
Statistical
Package
Social
Sciences
(SPSS
v23)
assess
weight
status,
differences.
Results
show
that
21.10%
overweight,
72.90%
not.
significant
association
found
between
activity
levels
(p
<0.0001),
as
well
meal
frequency
<0.01),
snacking
behaviors
sleep
duration
<0.0001).
Notably,
stressful
periods,
males
females
differed
their
consumption
high-fat,
high-sodium
snacks
such
crisps
<0.01).
Additionally,
internet
social
media
significantly
associated
with
BMI
variations
Logistic
regression
analysis
revealed
participants
who
reported
influenced
habits
had
1.68
times
higher
odds
being
compared
those
unaffected
by
=0.02).
Conclusion
These
findings
underscore
influence
online
content
on
highlight
importance
strategies
improve
students’
nutritional
profiles,
potentially
reducing
health
risks
unhealthy
Moroccan
population.
Frontiers in Public Health,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
13
Опубликована: Фев. 25, 2025
Depression
represents
a
significant
mental
health
challenge
among
university
students.
Previous
studies
have
revealed
relationship
between
benevolent
childhood
experiences
(BCEs)
and
depression,
but
the
roles
of
family
relationships
sleep
quality
in
mediating
link
BCEs
depression
remain
unclear.
This
study
constructed
serial
model
to
examine
whether
mediated
Chinese
A
total
1830
students
from
25
universities
three
provinces
China
got
recruited
this
study.
The
assessment
utilized
Benevolent
Childhood
Experiences
Scale
(BCEs-10)
for
experiences,
Quality
Family
Relationships
dynamics,
Pittsburgh
Sleep
Index
(PSQI)
single-item
quality,
Center
Epidemiological
Survey
(CES-D-10)
depression.
Correlation
analyses
mediation
modeling
were
conducted
using
SPSS
25.0
with
PROCESS
macro
v3.4.1.
BCEs,
relationships,
scores
all
found
be
negatively
correlated
(r
=
-0.46,
-0.32,
-0.47,
respectively,
p
<
0.01).
positively
0.31,
0.27,
both
There
was
positive
correlation
score
0.22,
Mediating
analysis
indicated
that
had
direct
effect
on
(the
accounted
71.54%).
affected
by
partly
through
different
pathways:
role
8.50%),
16.40%),
3.56%).
findings
demonstrated
partially
association
effects.Thus,
improving
intervention
may
effective
measures
protect
JMIR Formative Research,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
9, С. e67223 - e67223
Опубликована: Март 10, 2025
Background
The
widespread
use
of
smart
devices,
particularly
among
university
students,
has
raised
concerns
about
their
impact
on
sleep
quality.
Bedtime
usage
devices
is
associated
with
disruptions
and
poor
Objective
This
study
aimed
to
explore
the
behavioral
perceptual
factors
influencing
students’
intention
stop
using
at
bedtime
in
Saudi
Arabia.
Methods
A
cross-sectional
survey
was
conducted
June
2024
distributed
via
social
media
platforms
students
(aged
≥18
years).
questionnaire
collected
data
demographics,
device
habits,
perceived
negative
effects
sleep,
physical
disturbances.
Pittsburgh
Sleep
Quality
Index
used
assess
Path
analysis
performed
evaluate
relationships
between
outcome
variables,
intended
usage,
3
latent
variables:
quality
smartphone
effects,
during
past
month.
Model
fit
assessed
chi-square,
comparative
index,
root
mean
square
error
approximation.
Results
Of
774
participants,
90.43%
(700/774)
reported
every
night
72.48%
(561/774)
believed
negatively
affected
them
next
morning.
most
frequently
next-morning
symptoms
were
fatigue
or
drowsiness
(480/774,
62.01%).
Common
purposes
for
staying
touch
friends
family
(432/774,
55.81%),
entertainment
(355/774,
45.86%),
filling
up
spare
time
(345/774,
44.57%).
Overall,
58.26%
(451/774)
expressed
an
within
months.
demonstrated
that
frequent
nightly
(path
coefficient=0.36)
after-lights-off
(0.49)
positively
stop,
whereas
spending
≥3
hours
(–0.35)
engaging
multiple
activities
(–0.18)
had
associations.
strongest
predictors
well-being
(0.71)
difficulty
breathing
comfortably
(0.64).
excellent
(comparative
index=0.845
approximation=0.039).
Conclusions
Perceived
disturbances
are
strong
Interventions
improving
hygiene
should
focus
raising
awareness
addressing
behaviors
such
as
late-night
heavy
screen
time.
Public
health
strategies
target
both
psychological
physiological
aspects
improve
this
population.
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
14(7), С. 2274 - 2274
Опубликована: Март 26, 2025
Background:
Sleep
disturbances
and
mental
health
disorders
represent
a
significant
public
concern.
Medical
students,
in
particular,
experience
intense
academic
pressure,
long
study
hours,
irregular
schedules,
the
emotional
burden
of
clinical
training,
all
which
may
contribute
to
development
sleep
issues.
This
aims
assess
quality
prevalence
symptoms
depression,
anxiety,
stress
among
medical
as
well
their
interrelationships.
Methods:
multicentric
cross-sectional
was
conducted
January
February
2025
students
from
two
faculties
Croatia.
assessed
using
Pittsburgh
Quality
Index
(PSQI),
while
were
evaluated
Depression,
Anxiety,
Stress
Scale-21
(DASS-21).
Results:
The
included
386
participants,
whom
96
male
290
female
students.
It
found
that
67.9%
had
poor
quality,
reported
by
38.8%,
45.3%,
40.4%
respectively.
Female
exhibited
higher
PSQI
scores
(U
=
10,205,
p
<
0.001),
levels
depression
10,372,
anxiety
10,328,
10,560,
0.001).
Additionally,
moderate
positive
correlations
observed
between
total
score
(ρ
0.566,
0.489,
0.503,
Moreover,
an
increase
(β
0.178,
0.001)
0.141,
contributed
score,
indicating
poorer
quality.
Conclusions:
A
high
with
exhibiting
these
variables.
Furthermore,
associated
stress.
Frontiers in Digital Health,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
6
Опубликована: Июль 24, 2024
We
aimed
to
test
the
reliability
and
structural
validity
(also
called
dimensionality)
of
online
Pittsburgh
Sleep
Quality
Index
among
college
students
from
low-income
regions.
Abstract
Background:
Medical
study
is
demanding.
students
are
known
to
suffer
above-average
rates
of
depression,
anxiety,
stress,
poor
sleep,
and
life
dissatisfaction.
In
turn,
these
disorders
lower
the
students’
quality
negatively
impact
their
performance.
Methods:
This
cross-sectional
assessed
medical
at
two
schools
teaching
in
Gaza
Strip.
Students
were
randomized
according
university,
sex,
academic
level.
Screening
employed
DASS21,
PSQI,
SWLS
instruments.
Categorical
variables
described
by
count
percentages.
Potential
predictors
sleep
binary
logistic
regression.
Multivariable
regression
was
implemented
determine
effect
covariates.
Ordinal
used
investigate
stage.
Statistical
significance
set
a
two-sided
p-value
less
than
0.05.
Results:
total,
362
participated.
Different
stages
stress
symptoms
prevalent
69%,
77.3%,
65.2%
students,
respectively.
Poor
77.9%
which
associated
with
higher
all-stage
depression
univariate
odds
moderate
anxiety
mild,
moderate,
extremely
severe
after
multivariable
Furthermore,
46.1%
dissatisfied
lives.
Conclusions:
Strip
from
high
symptoms,
dissatisfaction
compared
several
other
countries
pooled
global
prevalence
reported
meta-analysis
studies.
Research Square (Research Square),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Сен. 12, 2024
AbstractBackground:
The
medical
study
is
demanding.
Medical
students
are
known
to
suffer
above-average
rates
of
depression,
anxiety,
stress,
poor
sleep,
and
life
dissatisfaction.
In
turn,
these
disorders
lower
the
students’
quality
negatively
impact
their
performance.
Little
about
prevalence
among
in
Gaza
Strip,
which
an
area
marred
by
chronic
conflict
poverty.Methods:
This
cross-sectional
assessed
at
two
schools
located
Strip.
Students
were
randomized
according
university,
sex,
academic
level.
Screening
employed
DASS21,
PSQI,
SWLS
instruments.
Categorical
variables
described
count
percentages.
Potential
predictors
sleep
binary
logistic
regression.
Multivariable
regression
was
implemented
determine
effect
covariates.
Ordinal
used
investigate
quality,
stage.
Statistical
significance
set
a
two-sided
p-value
less
than
0.05.Results:
total,
362
participated.
Different
stages
stress
symptoms
prevalent
69%,
77.3%,
65.2%
students,
respectively.
Poor
77.9%
students.
Also,
46.1%
dissatisfied
with
lives.
associated
higher
all-stage
depression
univariate
odds
moderate
anxiety
mild,
moderate,
extremely
severe
multivariable
regression.Conclusions:
Strip
from
high
symptoms,
dissatisfaction
compared
several
other
countries
pooled
global
reported
meta-analysis
studies.
