ABSTRACT
Introduction: Few studies have explored the correlations between personality traits and mental health during the outbreak period of the COVID-19 pandemic. Students' academic success, interpersonal interactions, and propensity for mental illnesses are all impacted by their sleep quality. One of the recognised elements influencing a person's sleep design is their personality. Medical students' personality and academic success are both negatively impacted by poor sleep quality. Aim(s): The current research looked into the connection between personality traits and sleep quality among medical students in Post Covid-19 Pandemic Lockdown in Erode, Tamil Nadu. Material(s) and Method(s): 288 undergraduate medical students participated in a cross-sectional study that was performed on an institutional level. Structured questionnaires that were administered by interviewers were used to gather the data. Medical students learning in Erode had their personality and sleep quality evaluated using the NEO personality inventory (NEO-PI) and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Result(s): 226 (78.5%) of the 288 medical students said they had poor sleep. The results of our study demonstrate a significant correlation between neuroticism and the global PSQI score (P< 0.05). Students who slept poorly scored more highly on the neuroticism scale. The findings show that, among students during the COVID-19 outbreak, personality characteristics were risk factors for psychological disorders. Our findings might serve as a guide for those conducting psychological disorder screenings. Conclusion(s): In the Post Covid-19 Pandemic Lockdown, medical students who don't get enough sleep become neurotic. Medical students' mental health and academic success are impacted by COVID-19. The findings show that, among students during the COVID-19 outbreak, personality characteristics were risk factors for psychological disorders. Future research on these personality traits may help to better understand how sleep disorders affect academic achievement.Copyright © 2023, Dr Yashwant Research Labs Pvt Ltd. All rights reserved.