THE PREVALENCE OF SLEEP PATTERNS AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG TEENAGERS.

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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: This study examined the relationship between sleep habits and academic
performance in Asian youth, with particular emphasis on the incidence and epidemiology of
sleep problems in this community. Chronic sleep deprivation can lead to poor academic
performance, irritability, and reduced cognitive function, making it a major public health
concern. The aim of the study was to investigate the participants' sleep patterns and their impact
on academic performance. METHODS: This survey involved 230 youth aged 13 to 19 years in
Tando Muhammad Khan, Sindh. A self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection,
which consisted of two parts: demographic information and information on sleep patterns. Prior
to data collection, ethical approval was obtained, and questionnaires were distributed to schools
and colleges. Data were coded and entered into SPSS version 25 for analysis. RESULTS: In 230
individuals, this study looked at the association between academic performances and
demographic factors such age, gender, academic class, and BMI. The poor academic
performance group had the most participants (65.7%), whereas the outstanding academic
performance group had the fewest (10.4%). The data imply that age, gender, and academic class
may all have an impact on academic success. For example, the majority of 14-16 age group
participants and male participants had poor academic performance, whereas the majority of 11th12th academic class participants and MCAT/E-CAT class participants had great academic
performance. Finally, many participants in the underweight group had low academic
achievement, whereas the majority of participants in the overweight group had good academic
performance. CONCLUSION: The current study adds to the evidence that there is a link
between demographic factors, sleep patterns, and academic achievement. The study's findings
are consistent with past studies, and more research is needed to uncover effective strategies to
improve student academic performance