Original Article
Keywords : Healthcare students, sleep pattern, Pittsburgh sleep quality index
Year : 2023 | Volume : 11 | Issue : 2 | Page : 99-106
Assessment of Sleeping Patterns among Health Care Students in Chennai – A Cross Sectional Study
R. Kesavan 1 A. Vinita Mary 2 U. Vidhyarekha 3 R. Deepika Lakshmi 4 T. Keerthika 4 K. Aarthi 4 1* Professor, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital, Dr.MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai 2 Professor and Head, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital, Dr.MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai 3 Reader, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital, Dr.MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai 4 Junior Resident, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital, Dr.MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai
Address for Correspondence:
R. Kesavan,
Professor, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital, Dr.MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai
Email-Id: keshavan84@gmail.com
Abstract
Background:
Sleep is a fundamental physiological need, and disturbances in sleep quality can have detrimental effects on the quality of life. Poor sleep quality can particularly impact the academic performance of students, especially when they face a heavy academic workload that demands their full attention and activity. This study aimed to assess the factors influencing the sleep quality of medical students in a private medical college.
Methods:
This is a cross-sectional, questionnaire based observational survey was conducted among health care students of first, second, third, final years, Interns and post graduates students in a private medical college with the total sample of 451 students. This sampling methodology was designed to assess the sleep patterns and sleep deprivation medical students using Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Assessment.
Results:
The prevalence of poor sleep quality was found to be 47.2% among the medical students, with higher rates detected among 3rd-year students. The study identified significant factors associated with poor sleep quality, including learning difficulties, anxiety related to exams, and the habit of going to bed late and waking up early.
Conclusion:
The study reveals that sleep quality among medical students is influenced by various factors. Poor sleep quality not only affects daily functioning but also impacts the students' ability to maintain enthusiasm and meet the demands of their medical education.
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Conflicts of interest
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How to Cite this Article
R, K., A, V. M., U, V., R, D. lakshmi, T, K., & K, A. (2023). Assessment of Sleeping Patterns among Health Care Students in Chennai – A Cross Sectional Study. International Journal of Community Dentistry, 11(2), 99–106. https://doi.org/10.56501/intjcommunitydent.v11i2.928
Original Article
Keywords : Healthcare Leadership, Human Experience, Healthcare professional, Political Awareness,
Political Factors, Voting Behavior, Young adults
Year : 2022 | Volume : 10 | Issue : 2 | Page : 91-102
Perception of Politics and Voting Behaviour among Healthcare Students in Chennai: A Cross – Sectional Study
Vinita Mary A 1* , Kesavan R 2 , Abirami Vetriselvan 3 , Silambarasan R V 3 Narmadha Devi P 3 , Magdline A 3
1* Professor and Head, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 2 Professor, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 3 Junior Resident, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Address for Correspondence:
A. Vinita Mary, MDS, PhD,
Professor and Head, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Email-Id: viniebe@gmail.com Contact Number - +919486135017
Abstract
Background :
For the progress of a nation, active participation of healthcare professionals in decision making is important.
Aim :
To evaluate the political awareness and voting behavior among the students belonging to various streams of healthcare profession.
Materials and Method :
This cross-sectional survey was conducted among 381 students aged between 17-28 years from various Healthcare Educational Institutes in Chennai by means of a self-administered questionnaire comprising 20 questions.
Results :
On analysis, the mean knowledge score was found to be 4.189±1.45. The participants from the lower socio-economic class had a higher mean knowledge score of 4.38±1.72. The psychology of participants towards political participation revealed a disparaging opinion regarding the veracity and transparency of Indian political system.
Conclusion :
The true spirit of patriotism had been dampened over years with the false political propaganda due to widespread political illiteracy. Active socio-political participation from healthcare professionals can aid in the progress of the nation.
Keywords : Healthcare Leadership, Human Experience, Healthcare professional, Political Awareness, Political Factors, Voting Behavior, Young adults.
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Conflicts of interest
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How to Cite this article :
A, V. M., R, K., Abirami Vetriselvan, Silambarasan R V, Narmadha Devi P, & Magdline A. (2022). Perception of Politics and Voting Behaviour among Healthcare Students in Chennai: A Cross – Sectional Study: Original Article. International Journal of Community Dentistry, 10(2), 91–102. https://doi.org/10.56501/intjcommunitydent.v10i2.715