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PaLS Study of Sleep Deprivation and Mental Health Consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic among University Students: A Cross-Sectional Survey
Content Provider | MDPI |
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Author | Joanna, Gębarowska Daniel, Śliż Gruba, Grzegorz Kasiak, Przemysław Seweryn Adamczyk, Natalia Sikora, Zuzanna Jodczyk, Alicja Monika Mamcarz, Artur |
Copyright Year | 2021 |
Description | The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way many people live. To assess its impact on sleep quality and quantity, blue light exposure, and the mental health of Polish university students, a cross-sectional survey was conducted. Almost half of the participants were medical students (47.62%; n = 630). The majority of students were suffering from insomnia (58.13%, n = 769). Almost every third student was sleeping less than 7 h a day (30.39%, n = 402). Our study showed that a short sleep duration correlates with poorer mental health outcomes. Respondents who declared sadness and depression were more likely to suffer from insomnia (OR = 5.6997, 95% CI: 4.3641–7.4441). Difficulty with tasks was also more likely to co-occur with insomnia (OR = 5.4723, 95% CI: 4.3007 to 6.9630). The results of this study showed that the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to the deterioration of sleep quality and quantity as well as the psychological well-being of Polish students. It is important to take steps to promote proper sleeping habits to alleviate the risk of mental health disorders in this group of people. |
Starting Page | 9581 |
e-ISSN | 16604601 |
DOI | 10.3390/ijerph18189581 |
Journal | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
Issue Number | 18 |
Volume Number | 18 |
Language | English |
Publisher | MDPI |
Publisher Date | 2021-09-11 |
Access Restriction | Open |
Subject Keyword | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Biomedical Social Sciences Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary Covid-19 Sleep Quality Mental Health Physical Activity Blue Light Screen Time |
Content Type | Text |
Resource Type | Article |