Insomnia and Neuroticism in Pakistani Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT: Background: Sleep disorders, particularly insomnia, represent a significant health concern in medical education. Neuroticism, characterized by emotional instability and stress reactivity, shows cross-sectional associations with sleep disturbances in healthcare trainees. Limited research examines these relationships among South Asian medical students. This cross-sectional study investigated insomnia symptom prevalence, personality correlates, and environmental factors among Pakistani medical students. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study among 364 undergraduate medical and dental students in Peshawar, Pakistan (June-November 2024). Data collection occurred during examination months. Data collection employed validated instruments: the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) and

SUBMITTER: Qazi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12609372 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature