Insomnia Among Nursing Students: A Cross-Sectional Investigation in Peshawar, Pakistan : Insomnia Among Nursing Students

Afsha Bibi; Fazal Khaliq; Muhammad Younus; Irfan Ullah; Muhammad Abbas Khan

doi:10.54393/nrs.v4i01.68

Authors

Afsha Bibi Arham Institute of Medical Sciences and Nursing, Swat, Pakistan
Fazal Khaliq Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Ziauddin University, Karachi, Pakistan
Muhammad Younus Horizon School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
Irfan Ullah School of Nursing and Midwifery, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
Muhammad Abbas Khan Horizon School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/nrs.v4i01.68

Keywords:

Insomnia, Nursing Students, Sleep Health, Athen’s Insomnia Scale, Male gender

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.

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