Investigating the Impact of Sleep Quality on Psychological Well-being and Academic Achievement in a Cohort of Medical Students

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Bilal Fazal Shaikh, Adeel Arain, Arshia Adeel Arain, Raheela Bilal Shaikh, Zafar Abbas

Abstract:

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the influence of sleep quality on psychological well-being and academic performance among medical students.

Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive study was undertaken, involving a sample of 100 medical students (50 male and 50 female) from a private medical college. Data collection utilized the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), a general health questionnaire, a question item addressing academic performance, and a demographic information sheet.

Results: The mean age of participants was 21.84 years. Findings revealed that 66.65% of medical students experienced poor sleep quality. Medical students with good sleep quality exhibited significantly better psychological health than those with poor sleep quality (t= -9.39, p<0.001). Additionally, students with good sleep quality demonstrated significantly higher academic scores compared to those with poor sleep quality (t= 3.89, p<0.001).

Conclusion: A considerable portion of medical students face challenges with poor sleep quality, which detrimentally affects their psychological well-being and academic performance. Implementing health-promoting and educational programs tailored to address these issues is crucial.

Keywords: Sleep quality, Academic performance, psychological health

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