ABSTRACT
Identify the factors affecting quality of sleep, and assess the impact of low quality sleep on the daily activities of students. A descriptive, cross-sectional survey was done, using self-administered questionnaires. Sleep quality was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index [PSQI]. Data was collected, sleep quality was determined, and then data was analyzed using SPSS v.17 software. This study included 290 university students of different majors aged 17-29 years. Analysis of sleep perception revealed that 67.2% of students suffered from poor sleep. Non-smokers showed a better sleeping quality [25%] than smokers [75%]. Of the students who never missed any class 62% had a good pattern. Non-users of social networking, such as Facebook, MSN, and twitter, had a better sleep than users. Poor sleep quality was strongly associated with higher anxiety level [p<0.001], and more morning classes missed [p<0.014]. Most university students suffer from poor sleep quality which is directly influencing their behavior and anxiety levels