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Evaluation of Sleep Quality and Daytime Sleepiness in Dentistry Students
Angelin, Thâmara Joyci; Mota, Kelly Rodrigues; Santos Júnior, Valdeci Elias dos; Silva, Leopoldo Cosme; Heimer, Mônica Vilela.
  • Angelin, Thâmara Joyci; University of Pernambuco. Faculty of Dentistry. Recife. BR
  • Mota, Kelly Rodrigues; Federal University of Alagoas. Faculty of Dentistry. Maceió. BR
  • Santos Júnior, Valdeci Elias dos; Federal University of Alagoas. Faculty of Dentistry. Maceió. BR
  • Silva, Leopoldo Cosme; Federal University of Alagoas. Faculty of Dentistry. Maceió. BR
  • Heimer, Mônica Vilela; University of Pernambuco. Faculty of Dentistry. Recife. BR
Article in English | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-1135543
ABSTRACT
Abstract

Objective:

To evaluate sleep quality and excessive daytime sleepiness in undergraduate dentistry students. Material and

Methods:

This research is characterized as an observational study of transversal type, having analysed undergraduate students in dentistry from a public university in the State of Pernambuco, Brazil. The sample consisted of 325 students enrolled between the 1st and 10th academic semester. Sleep quality was evaluated using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), while excessive daytime sleepiness was analysed through the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS). The t-Student and Mann-Whitney tests were used for the numerical values, with the F-test (ANOVA) or the Kruskal-Wallis test being used to compare more than two categories.

Results:

It was observed that 71.1% of students presented a poor sleep quality, with more than half of the students exhibiting excessive daytime sleepiness (58.1%). A relationship between sleep quality and the academic semester was verified. However, gender and age were not associated with sleep quality or with excessive daytime sleepiness.

Conclusion:

A high prevalence of poor sleep quality and excessive daytime sleepiness was observed among undergraduate students in dentistry. The data suggest that the undergraduate degree in Dentistry can influence the students' quality of sleep, regardless of age or gender.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Sleep Deprivation / Sleep Wake Disorders / Students, Dental / Dyssomnias / Sleepiness Type of study: Evaluation studies / Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2020 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Alagoas/BR / University of Pernambuco/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Sleep Deprivation / Sleep Wake Disorders / Students, Dental / Dyssomnias / Sleepiness Type of study: Evaluation studies / Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2020 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Alagoas/BR / University of Pernambuco/BR