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Cross-Sectional Survey of Sleep Practices of Australian University Students.


ABSTRACT: Sleep insufficiency is often associated with the life of a university student, yet it is well known that inadequate sleep can have a negative impact on physical and mental health and be detrimental to cognitive skills for learning. The aim of this study was to replicate a Canadian study to survey university student sleep practices, the way in which students address any sleep issues, and the students' preferred method to receive targeted sleep information. Methods:An anonymous on-line survey was promoted to all enrolled students at one Australian University in August 2017. Results:In total, 601 students responded to the survey. One third indicated that they had insufficient sleep (less than 6.5 hrs). Almost two thirds reported a perception of not getting sufficient sleep. There was a significant association between the reported number of sleep hours, and the perception of high-quality sleep. Strategies to get to sleep included the use of social media which is counter to best practice in sleep hygiene. Conclusion:The study supports the need for education about sleep health coupled with stress management to better the demands of student life.

SUBMITTER: Batten R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6986411 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Cross-Sectional Survey of Sleep Practices of Australian University Students.

Batten Rachel R   Liddiard Katrina K   Raynor Annette J AJ   Brown Cary A CA   Stanley Mandy M  

Nature and science of sleep 20200122


Sleep insufficiency is often associated with the life of a university student, yet it is well known that inadequate sleep can have a negative impact on physical and mental health and be detrimental to cognitive skills for learning. The aim of this study was to replicate a Canadian study to survey university student sleep practices, the way in which students address any sleep issues, and the students' preferred method to receive targeted sleep information.<h4>Methods</h4>An anonymous on-line surv  ...[more]

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