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PaLS Study of Sleep Deprivation and Mental Health Consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic among University Students: A Cross-Sectional Survey

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  • Grzegorz Gruba

    (Students’ Scientific Group of Lifestyle Medicine, 3rd Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiology, Medical University of Warsaw, 04-749 Warsaw, Poland)

  • Przemysław Seweryn Kasiak

    (Students’ Scientific Group of Lifestyle Medicine, 3rd Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiology, Medical University of Warsaw, 04-749 Warsaw, Poland)

  • Joanna Gębarowska

    (Students’ Scientific Group of Lifestyle Medicine, 3rd Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiology, Medical University of Warsaw, 04-749 Warsaw, Poland
    Polish Society of Lifestyle Medicine, 00-388 Warsaw, Poland)

  • Natalia Adamczyk

    (Students’ Scientific Group of Lifestyle Medicine, 3rd Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiology, Medical University of Warsaw, 04-749 Warsaw, Poland
    Polish Society of Lifestyle Medicine, 00-388 Warsaw, Poland)

  • Zuzanna Sikora

    (Students’ Scientific Group of Lifestyle Medicine, 3rd Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiology, Medical University of Warsaw, 04-749 Warsaw, Poland)

  • Alicja Monika Jodczyk

    (Students’ Scientific Group of Lifestyle Medicine, 3rd Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiology, Medical University of Warsaw, 04-749 Warsaw, Poland)

  • Artur Mamcarz

    (Polish Society of Lifestyle Medicine, 00-388 Warsaw, Poland
    3rd Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiology, Medical University of Warsaw, 04-749 Warsaw, Poland)

  • Daniel Śliż

    (Students’ Scientific Group of Lifestyle Medicine, 3rd Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiology, Medical University of Warsaw, 04-749 Warsaw, Poland
    Polish Society of Lifestyle Medicine, 00-388 Warsaw, Poland
    3rd Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiology, Medical University of Warsaw, 04-749 Warsaw, Poland
    School of Public Health, Postgraduate Medical Education Center, 01-813 Warsaw, Poland)

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way many people live. To assess its impact on sleep quality and quantity, blue light exposure, and the mental health of Polish university students, a cross-sectional survey was conducted. Almost half of the participants were medical students (47.62%; n = 630). The majority of students were suffering from insomnia (58.13%, n = 769). Almost every third student was sleeping less than 7 h a day (30.39%, n = 402). Our study showed that a short sleep duration correlates with poorer mental health outcomes. Respondents who declared sadness and depression were more likely to suffer from insomnia (OR = 5.6997, 95% CI: 4.3641–7.4441). Difficulty with tasks was also more likely to co-occur with insomnia (OR = 5.4723, 95% CI: 4.3007 to 6.9630). The results of this study showed that the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to the deterioration of sleep quality and quantity as well as the psychological well-being of Polish students. It is important to take steps to promote proper sleeping habits to alleviate the risk of mental health disorders in this group of people.

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  • Grzegorz Gruba & Przemysław Seweryn Kasiak & Joanna Gębarowska & Natalia Adamczyk & Zuzanna Sikora & Alicja Monika Jodczyk & Artur Mamcarz & Daniel Śliż, 2021. "PaLS Study of Sleep Deprivation and Mental Health Consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic among University Students: A Cross-Sectional Survey," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(18), pages 1-12, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:18:p:9581-:d:633486
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    1. Valentina Alfonsi & Serena Scarpelli & Aurora D’Atri & Giacomo Stella & Luigi De Gennaro, 2020. "Later School Start Time: The Impact of Sleep on Academic Performance and Health in the Adolescent Population," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(7), pages 1-16, April.
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