Knowledge, attitude, and practice towards sleep disorders among high school students: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sleep disorders are common in high school students. Despite the growing global attention to adolescent sleep issues, limited research has focused on the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of high school students toward sleep disorders in China, where academic pressure is particularly high. This study addresses this gap by exploring the KAP of Chinese high school students toward sleep disorders, providing insights for targeted educational interventions.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted at six schools between November 10, 2023, and December 20, 2023. Demographic characteristics, the Self-Rating Scale of Sleep (SRSS), and the KAP scores of the participants were collected using a self-administered questionnaire.

Results

A total of 800 valid qu

SUBMITTER: Zhong W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11817018 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature