PREVALENCE OF INSOMNIA AND ITS IMPACT ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF MEDICAL STUDENTS
Keywords:
Insomnia, Impact, Quality of Life, Medical StudentsAbstract
Background: Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders affecting students, particularly those in medical fields due to academic stress and peer pressure. Poor sleep quality significantly influences academic performance and overall quality of life.
Objectives: To identify the prevalence of insomnia among medical students and to evaluate its impact on their quality of life.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from january 2025 to March 2025 among 150 medical students at Asia International University (AIU) using the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) and a 3-grade Self-Reported QoL Scale. Association between insomnia and QoL was analyzed using the Chi-square test and correlation analysis.
Results: The prevalence of insomnia among medical students was found to be 36.7% (n = 55). The mean ISI score was 13.8 ± 5.2, indicating mild to moderate insomnia. A significant positive correlation (r = +0.48, p < 0.001) was observed between sleep quality and QoL indicating that better sleep was associated with better quality of life.
Conclusion: Insomnia is highly prevalent among medical students and significantly reduces their quality of life. Regular screening and stress management programs, regular feedback proper councelling should be integrated along with academic activities to improve student well-being.
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