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Insomnia, Daytime Sleepiness, and Quality of Life among 20,139 College Students in 60 Countries around the World-A 2016-2021 Study

Psychology

Insomnia, Daytime Sleepiness, and Quality of Life among 20,139 College Students in 60 Countries around the World-A 2016-2021 Study

N. Watson, M. Babicki, et al.

This global study by Nathaniel Watson, Mateusz Babicki, Patryk Piotrowski, and Agnieszka Mastalerz-Migas reveals alarming levels of insomnia (57.6%) and daytime sleepiness (27.0%) among college students before the COVID-19 pandemic. With higher risks among women, low-income, and non-medical students, this research highlights the significant toll sleep disorders take on students' quality of life.

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Abstract
This study globally assessed the prevalence of insomnia and daytime sleepiness among college students and their quality of life (QoL), considering different developmental levels and a period before the COVID-19 pandemic. A survey involving 20,139 students from 60 countries used the Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS), Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), and Manchester Short Assessment of QoL (MANSA). Results showed high prevalence of insomnia (57.6%) and daytime sleepiness (27.0%), with women, low-income students, and non-medical students at higher risk of insomnia. Both sleepiness conditions significantly reduced QoL. The COVID-19 pandemic increased insomnia risk. Students in high GDP per capita countries had lower insomnia risk. Sleep disorders negatively impacted students' QoL.
Publisher
Journal of Clinical Medicine
Published On
Jan 15, 2023
Authors
Nathaniel Watson, Mateusz Babicki, Patryk Piotrowski, Agnieszka Mastalerz-Migas
Tags
insomnia
daytime sleepiness
college students
quality of life
COVID-19
prevalence
global study
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