SLEEP QUALITY AND PERCEPTION OF THE EFFECT OF SLEEP ON HEALTH IN UNDERGRADUATES

Dr. Ruchita Vasudeva*, Dr. Ruchita Vasudeva*

ABSTRACT

Sleep quality has consistently been found deteriorating due to lifestyle changes, stress, environmental disturbances and modern technologies. This is very important in regard to students whose academic performance can also be affected. The present study was undertaken to assess the sleep quality in dental undergraduates at a dental institute in Faridkot. 44 students participated in the study. Due consent was obtained after detailed information to the students. Students were given a questionnaire to fill containing questions about any daytime symptoms of lack of sleep, restoration after sleep, problems initiating and maintaining sleep, difficulty waking, and sleep satisfaction. It was found most of the students answered positive to questions regarding good sleep quality. However, the difference between the number of positive and negative responses was very less. Sleep perception of students regarding good sleep habits was also tested. They were aware of good sleep habits. They were divided on the effect of social life on good sleep. This type of study helps to create awareness among the students about the required quality of sleep and good sleep habits.

Keywords: sleep quality, sleep perception, good sleep habits, academic performance.