Depression, anxiety, stress, sleep quality, and life satisfaction among undergraduate medical students in the Gaza Strip: a cross-sectional survey

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.

Язык: Английский

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The relationship between smartphone addiction and sleep quality in older adults: the mediating role of loneliness and depression

BMC Nursing, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 24(1)

Опубликована: Март 6, 2025

This study explores the relationship between smartphone addiction and sleep quality, to further assess mediating role of loneliness depression. A survey 200 older adults individuals was conducted using Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Version (SAS-SV) for addiction, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) Geriatric Depression Scale-15 (GDS-15) depression, DeJong Gierveld Loneliness Scale (DGLS) loneliness. Linear regression mediation analysis were performed statistical analysis. negative causal observed quality in (p < 0.05). may potentially exacerbate effect on Individuals with appeared have poorer psychological factors play a association adults. emphasizes importance care mental health recognizes impact their life.

Язык: Английский

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Association of sleep hygiene knowledge and physical activity with sleep quality in nursing and medical students: a cross-sectional study

Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 7

Опубликована: Март 20, 2025

Background Sleep quality and physical activity are fundamental factors in the optimal functioning of human organism maintaining overall health. This study aimed to evaluate relationship between knowledge sleep hygiene relation among nursing medical students. Methods In a cross-sectional online study, suitable convenient sample 300 students from private university located Chiclayo, Peru, was collected. Data were collected using following instruments: questionnaire concerning knowledge, International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), Pittsburgh Quality Index (PSQI). The data collection period spanned January February 2024. Results Of total sample, 59.3%, 51.7%, 69.7% reported insufficient hygiene, low poor quality, respectively. explained 17.9% variability ( R 2 = 0.179, F 32.31, p &lt; 0.001). addition, there is positive significant association β 0.27; 0.001) 0.24; .001) with quality. Conclusion findings indicate that interventions designed improve may be effective strategies for improving duration

Язык: Английский

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Smartphone addiction and sleep quality among nursing students in Meknes, Morocco: A cross-sectional study

Belitung Nursing Journal, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 11(2), С. 133 - 141

Опубликована: Апрель 18, 2025

Background: Smartphone addiction and poor sleep quality are prevalent health concerns that negatively impact students’ physical mental well-being, which could affect their academic performance. However, research on this subject in Morocco remains limited. Objective: This study aimed to examine the of smartphone identify risk factors moderate relationship among nursing students. Methods: cross-sectional was conducted from March July 2023, involving 451 students aged 17 23 at Higher Institute Nursing Professions Health Techniques Meknes, Morocco. Participants completed Mobile Phone-Related Sleep Risk Factors Questionnaire (MRSRF), Addiction Scale–Short Version (SAS-SV), Pittsburgh Quality Index (PSQI). Binary logistic regression (BLR), Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curves, Area Under Curve (AUC) analyses were used assess moderating factors. Results: The found 81.23% experienced addiction, 86.47% reported quality. significantly correlated with (β = 0.174; p <0.001), use before bedtime 1.018; 0.030), duration after lights-off 0.768; 0.047). Logistic analysis indicated (AUC 0.872; <0.001) 0.668; significant predictors Conclusion: a correlation between quality, as well negative using smartphones bed for more than 30 minutes lights off. higher levels, who devices extended periods without blue light filters, likely experience Addressing these challenges requires an integrated, multidisciplinary approach healthcare professionals, educators, community stakeholders. promotion programs integrated into student curricula help reduce encourage healthier hygiene practices.

Язык: Английский

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Epidemiology of sleep disturbances among medical students in the Middle East and North Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Journal of Global Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 15

Опубликована: Апрель 25, 2025

Sleep disturbances and their associated health issues are common among medical students. Despite this, the epidemiology of sleep students in Middle East North Africa (MENA) region remains inadequately understood. Our objective was to synthesise prevalence disturbances, including poor quality, insufficient duration, excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), variation relation academic performance stress levels. We performed a systematic review meta-analysis. Two independent reviewers searched PubMed, Web Science, Google Scholar, reference lists relevant studies reviews up May 2024. assessed quality included using risk bias tool. meta-analyses random-effects models used Cochran's Q between-subgroups statistic test for differences across subgroups. I2 assess statistical heterogeneity. Further, we publication Doi plots. 150 conducted 16 MENA countries. found that 59.1% suffer from (Pittsburgh Quality Index mean (x̄) = 8.5; 95% confidence interval (CI) 7.0-10.1), 59.8% have duration (<7 hours per night) averaging 6.1 night (95% CI 5.4-6.9), 38.4% experience EDS (Epworth Sleepiness Scale x̄ 8.6; 8.0-9.1). results indicate significantly higher with moderate or high levels during preclinical training period low-income A years. public schools those observed no between good performance. findings highlight substantial Medical must address this critical issue targeted, locally informed, culturally appropriate interventions. Further research is needed association identify factors tailored interventions mitigate adverse consequences on students' well-being. Open Science Framework BF2A6.

Язык: Английский

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Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Sleep Quality, and Life Satisfaction among Undergraduate Medical Students in Gaza Strip: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Опубликована: Июль 16, 2024

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.

Язык: Английский

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Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Sleep Quality, and Life Satisfaction among Undergraduate Medical Students in Gaza Strip: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Сен. 12, 2024

Background: 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.

Язык: Английский

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Analysis of Physical Activity on Mental Hyperactivity, Sleep Quality, and Bodily Pain in Higher Education Students—A Structural Equation Model

Healthcare, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12(18), С. 1841 - 1841

Опубликована: Сен. 13, 2024

The university population is at a vital stage of human development for acquiring an active lifestyle. Following this lifestyle will bring benefits in adulthood. This study seeks to analyse the relationship between physical activity and bodily pain, mental hyperactivity, sleep quality as function intensity activity. A comparative, descriptive, exploratory presented sample 506 students. International Physical Activity Questionnaire, Chronic Pain Grade Mental Hyperactivity Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index were used. proposed model analyses relationships disturbances, time fall asleep. fit different adjustment indices satisfactory (X2 = 0.47, df 1, pl 0.48, IFI 0.99, CFI 0.97; NFI 0.91; RMSEA 0.01). relational analysis shows positive pain (r 0.02; p < 0.01), hyperactivity 0.054; disturbances 0.029; asleep 0.047; Multi-group structural equation indicates that there are differences causal quality, exercise intensity. conclusion which performed plays key role health.

Язык: Английский

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The relationship between sleep quality and happiness among preclinical students in a medical school

Journal of Education Technology in Health Sciences, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 11(3), С. 92 - 97

Опубликована: Ноя. 15, 2024

Sleep quality significantly impacts both mental and physical well-being. disorders are prevalent, especially among medical students, who often overlook the importance of good sleep. This study aimed to examine sleep quality, assess happiness levels, explore relationship between preclinical students. A cross-sectional was conducted with students (Year 1 Year 2 Bachelor Medicine Surgery) from Manipal University College Malaysia. An online questionnaire distributed, covering demographic data, (measured using Pittsburgh Quality Index), (assessed Oxford Happiness Questionnaire). Data were analyzed Microsoft Excel SPSS, multiple linear regression used evaluate happiness. sample 305 participants, comprising 66.6% females 33.4% males, participated in study. latency analysis revealed that 25.9% fell asleep within 30-45 minutes, while 6.2% took 5-6 hours. Most (55.4%) rated their as fairly good, 43.3% slept 6-7 hours per night. significant majority (81.3%) had high efficiency (&#62;85%). The found experienced minor disturbances. score 53% participants moderately happy, family playing a crucial role In analysis, p-value for subjective 0.005, daytime dysfunction, it less than 0.001. Both dysfunction scores predicted levels. : association Preclinical better reported higher Interventions improve such counselling sessions, may enhance student well-being academic performance.

Язык: Английский

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Translation and validation of sleep questionnaires in Jordanian and Qatari athletes

Sleep And Breathing, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 29(1)

Опубликована: Дек. 6, 2024

Язык: Английский

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