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A Quasi-Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Sleep Hygiene Education Programme on Sleep Quality Among Students [Title Slide]
Abstract
Introduction: Sleep is essential for physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being. According to WHO, good sleep involves 7–9 hours of rest, minimal sleep latency, and the absence of disturbances like insomnia. However, many students lack awareness of proper sleep hygiene. Poor sleep quality is common among nursing students due to academic pressure, clinical rotations, irregular schedules, and lifestyle habits like caffeine use and social media. These issues can affect mental and physical health, academic performance, and patient care. Sleep disturbances are a growing concern among the general population, with global prevalence ranging from 3.9% to 45%. In India, studies show 36.3% of individuals in the southern region experience sleep issues, especially females and older adults. Despite the importance of sleep hygiene, there is limited awareness and research on effective interventions, highlighting the need for targeted education programs to improve sleep quality in nursing students.
Methodology: The study design was quasi-experimental with quantitative approach was used. A total of 100 participants were selected by simple random sampling technique from selected nursing college in district Bathinda of Punjab. A Sleep Hygiene Awareness and Practice Scale and Sleep Quality Scale were used to collect the data.
Results: The intervention significantly improved sleep outcomes among B.Sc. Nursing students. In the experimental group, mean sleep quality scores decreased from 30.66 ± 10.044 to 27.54 ± 9.502 (p = 0.016), indicating better sleep, while the control group showed no significant change. Sleep hygiene behaviour scores increased from 6.10 ± 2.296 to 9.92 ±1.57 (p < 0.001), and knowledge scores rose from 7.10 ± 2.072 to 11.1 ± 1.887 (p < 0.001) in the experimental group. Sleep hygiene practice also improved modestly from 31.64 ±10.403 to 33.94 ± 8.072 (p = 0.049). Between groups, significant differences were found post-intervention for sleep hygiene behaviour (p = 0.003) and knowledge (p < 0.001), but not for sleep quality or hygiene practice.
Conclusion: The study concluded that the AV-aids assisted sleep hygiene education program effectively improved sleep quality, hygiene behaviour, and knowledge among B.Sc. Nursing students. The most significant gains were seen in sleep hygiene knowledge and behaviour within the experimental group.
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Presentation
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Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Quasi-Experimental Study, Other
Research Approach
Quantitative Research
Keywords:
Nursing Students, Sleep Quality, Sleep Quality--Evaluation, Sleep Hygiene, Sleep Hygiene--Evaluation
Recommended Citation
Walia, Narinder Kaur, "Assess the Effectiveness of Sleep Hygiene Education Programe on Sleep Quality Among Students" (2026). International Nursing Research Congress (INRC). 128.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2026/presentations_2026/128
Conference Name
37th International Nursing Research Congress
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Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Conference Year
2026
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Date of Issue
2026-08-05
Assess the Effectiveness of Sleep Hygiene Education Programe on Sleep Quality Among Students
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Introduction: Sleep is essential for physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being. According to WHO, good sleep involves 7–9 hours of rest, minimal sleep latency, and the absence of disturbances like insomnia. However, many students lack awareness of proper sleep hygiene. Poor sleep quality is common among nursing students due to academic pressure, clinical rotations, irregular schedules, and lifestyle habits like caffeine use and social media. These issues can affect mental and physical health, academic performance, and patient care. Sleep disturbances are a growing concern among the general population, with global prevalence ranging from 3.9% to 45%. In India, studies show 36.3% of individuals in the southern region experience sleep issues, especially females and older adults. Despite the importance of sleep hygiene, there is limited awareness and research on effective interventions, highlighting the need for targeted education programs to improve sleep quality in nursing students.
Methodology: The study design was quasi-experimental with quantitative approach was used. A total of 100 participants were selected by simple random sampling technique from selected nursing college in district Bathinda of Punjab. A Sleep Hygiene Awareness and Practice Scale and Sleep Quality Scale were used to collect the data.
Results: The intervention significantly improved sleep outcomes among B.Sc. Nursing students. In the experimental group, mean sleep quality scores decreased from 30.66 ± 10.044 to 27.54 ± 9.502 (p = 0.016), indicating better sleep, while the control group showed no significant change. Sleep hygiene behaviour scores increased from 6.10 ± 2.296 to 9.92 ±1.57 (p < 0.001), and knowledge scores rose from 7.10 ± 2.072 to 11.1 ± 1.887 (p < 0.001) in the experimental group. Sleep hygiene practice also improved modestly from 31.64 ±10.403 to 33.94 ± 8.072 (p = 0.049). Between groups, significant differences were found post-intervention for sleep hygiene behaviour (p = 0.003) and knowledge (p < 0.001), but not for sleep quality or hygiene practice.
Conclusion: The study concluded that the AV-aids assisted sleep hygiene education program effectively improved sleep quality, hygiene behaviour, and knowledge among B.Sc. Nursing students. The most significant gains were seen in sleep hygiene knowledge and behaviour within the experimental group.
Description
According to WHO, good sleep involves 7–9 hours of rest, minimal sleep latency, and the absence of disturbances like insomnia. However, many students lack awareness of proper sleep hygiene. Poor sleep quality is common among nursing students due to academic pressure, clinical rotations, irregular schedules, and lifestyle habits like caffeine use and social media. These issues can affect mental and physical health, academic performance, and patient care.