Insomnia Among Nursing Students: A Cross-Sectional Investigation in Peshawar, Pakistan
Afsha Bibia, Fazal Khaliqb, Muhammad Younusc, Irfan Ullahd, Muhammad Abbas Khanc
- aArham Institute of Medical Sciences and Nursing, Swat, Pakistan
- bFaculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Ziauddin University, Karachi, Pakistan
- cHorizon School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
- dSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
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Abstract
Sleep health is integral to the overall well-being of nursing students, yet it is prevalent. Objective: The primary objective of this study was to determine the insomnia among nursing students. Methods: A total of 100 nursing students, both male and female, from different academic years participated in the study. A structured questionnaire was utilized to collect demographic information, including gender, age, and academic year. The Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS) was employed to assess the prevalence of insomnia among participants. Results: The study findings revealed that most participants, constituting 70%, identified as male, while the remaining 30% identified as female. The analysis of insomnia status revealed that 37% reported no insomnia and 63% experienced insomnia. Conclusions: The findings highlight a diverse landscape of insomnia prevalence among nursing students, necessitating targeted interventions to promote sleep health.