Sleep quality of undergraduates in Fujian and its influencing factors : a cross-sectional study

Abstract

Purpose:This study aims to investigate the sleep quality of college students and explore the factors influencing it. Furthermore, it seeks to determine an effective intervention that can enhance the quality of student sleep. Patients and methods:The quality of sleep was assessed through the use of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire, and the General Survey Questionnaire was also utilized. The research was conducted through an online survey administered on the Wenjuanxing platform. Results:A total of 971 valid questionnaires were recovered. The mean total PSQI score was 4.52 ± 3.17. A total of 310 students had sleep disorders, and the detection rate was 32.0%. Significant differences exist in sleep quality in different ages, genders, educational levels and majors. College students (<20 years) had significantly higher sleep duration and total PSQI score than college students (> years). However, students (<20 years) had significantly fewer sleep disturbances than students (>20 years). According to the research findings, there were notable differences between males and females in terms of sleep patterns. Females experienced more sleep disturbance and had higher total PSQI scores, while males tended to sleep duration. Interestingly, the junior college participants showed significantly higher levels of sleep latency and daytime dysfunction compared to the undergraduate and postgraduate students.Medical students experienced significantly longer sleep latency and daytime dysfunction when compared to non-medical students. In contrast, medical educations than non-medical students.The multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that smoking(OR=1.932),electronic products addiction(OR=2.918), personal history of acute illness(OR=2.238)were identified as independent risk factors.In turn, level of education (OR=0.606) and parents without sleep problems (OR=0.500)were protective factors. Conclusion:College students in Fujian have some sleep problems.We should pay attention to the relationship between smoking,electronic products addiction, personal history of acute illness and sleep quality.Health policymakers should consider these factors in improving college students, sleep quality.