Personality and sleep quality among nursing interns: Traditional Chinese medicine constitution as a mediator and sedentary time as a moderator.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

This study investigated whether the relationship between neuroticism and sleep quality in nursing interns is mediated by traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) constitution. In addition, the study examined whether sedentary behaviour affects this mediating model.

Background

The importance of sleep quality for nursing interns cannot be overstated. Previous studies have demonstrated that neuroticism negatively affects sleep quality. However, little is known about the path of the relationship between neuroticism and sleep quality among nursing interns.

Design

A cross-sectional study was conducted in Central and South China.

Methods

A total of 630 nursing interns participated in this study. Neuroticism, TCM constitution, sleep quality, and sedentary behaviour were

SUBMITTER: Wang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11620032 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature