Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on sleep patterns and the related problems among nursing students.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on sleep patterns and quality among nursing students in our college.

Design

A cross-sectional study was carried out.

Methods

A total of 302 nursing students aged 18-25 years, representing both genders and various academic levels, participated in this study. A pre-validated, self-administered questionnaire was used to assess sleep quality during COVID-19 and it was distributed through various social media platforms for data collection.

Results

Female students comprised the majority (92.1%) of participants. Of 332 nursing students, 302 completed the questionnaire, yielding a 91% response rate. Statistically significant differences were observed before and during the COVID-19 lockdown regarding the need to sleep

SUBMITTER: Elbilgahy AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11418898 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature