Evaluation of the Relationship Between Physical Activity Levels and Sleep Quality Among 6th-year Medical Students
Abstract
Objective: This study aims to evaluate the relationship between physical activity levels and sleep quality among 6th-year medical students.
Methods: This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted between June 15, 2024, and December 15, 2024, at Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine Hospital with 164 sixth-year medical students participating voluntarily. Participants were administered questionnaires via face-to-face interviews, which included an 8-item general information form, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-SF) for data on physical activity, and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) for data on sleep quality.
Results: Of the 164 students included in our study, 51.2% were female (n=84) and 48.8% were male (n=80). Statistical analyses revealed a significant relationship between physical activity level and gender (p=0.007), marital status (p=0.049), and alcohol consumption (p=0.03). Additionally, a statistically significant association was found between physical activity level and sleep quality (p=0.014). No statistically significant relationship was found between participants' sociodemographic characteristics and sleep quality (p>0.05).
Conclusion: It was determined that male students were more physically active than female students. Participants with higher physical activity levels had better sleep quality. In light of these findings, it is recommended that educational and health policies prioritize strategies aimed at improving both physical activity and sleep quality.
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Tıp Fakültesi 6. Sınıf Öğrencilerinde Fiziksel Aktivite Düzeylerinin Uyku Kalitesi ile İlişkisinin Değerlendirilmesi
Abstract
Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı tıp fakültesi 6. sınıf öğrencilerinde fiziksel aktivite düzeylerinin uyku kalitesi ile ilişkisinin değerlendirilmesidir.
Yöntem: Bu tanımlayıcı ve kesitsel çalışma 15 Haziran 2024 ile 15 Aralık 2024 tarihleri arasında Selçuk Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Hastanesinde, bünyesindeki 164 altıncı sınıf tıp öğrencisi ile gönüllülük prensibine göre gerçekleştirilmiştir. Katılımcılara, genel bilgileri içeren 8 soruluk bir form, fiziksel aktivite düzeylerini belirlemek için Uluslararası Fiziksel Aktivite Anketi Kısa Formu (UFAA Kısa Form) ve uyku kalitesini değerlendirmek için Pittsburgh Uyku Kalitesi İndeksi (PUKİ) içeren anketler yüz yüze görüşme yöntemiyle uygulanmıştır.
Bulgular: Çalışmamıza alınan 164 öğrencinin %51,2’si kadın (n=84), %48,8’i erkekti (n=80). Yapılan analizlerde fiziksel aktivite düzeyi ile cinsiyet (p=0,007), medeni durum (p=0,049), alkol kullanımı (p=0,03) arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı ilişki olduğu saptanmıştır. Katılımcıların fiziksel aktivite düzeyi ile uyku kalitesi arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı ilişki saptanmıştır (p=0,014). Katılımcıların sosyodemografik özellikleri ile uyku kalitesi arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir ilişki bulunamadı (p>0,05).
Sonuç: Erkek öğrencilerin kadın öğrencilere göre daha çok aktif olduğu tespit edildi. Yüksek fiziksel aktiviteye sahip katılımcıların iyi uyku kalitesi daha iyiydi. Bu bulgular ışığında eğitim ve sağlık politikalarının hem fiziksel aktiviteyi hem de uyku kalitesini iyileştirmeyi amaçlayan stratejilere öncelik vermesi önerilir.
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- 3. Lund HG, Reider BD, Whiting AB, Prichard JR. Sleep patterns and predictors of disturbed sleep in a large population of college students. J Adolesc Health. 2010;46(2):124-32.
- 4. Işık Ö, Özarslan A, Bekler F. The relationship between physical activity, sleep quality, and depression in university students. J Phys Educ Sports Sci. 2015;9(9):65-73.
- 5. Kredlow MA, Capozzoli MC, Hearon BA, Calkins AW, Otto MW. The effects of physical activity on sleep: a meta-analytic review. J Behav Med. 2015;38:427-49.
- 6. Watson AM. Sleep and athletic performance. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2017;16(6):413-18.
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- 20. Korkmaz NH, Deniz M. Investigation of the relationship between physical activity levels and socio-economic levels of adults. Sport Sci. 2013;8(3):46-56.
- 21. Aysan E, Karaköse S, Zaybak A, İsmailoğlu EG. Sleep quality and influencing factors in university students. E-J. Dokuz Eylul Univ. Nurs. Fac. 2014;7(3):193-8.
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- 23. Çetinol T, Özvurmaz S. Sleep quality and associated factors in nurses. Med Sci. 2018;13(4):80-9.
- 24. Wu X, Tao S, Zhang Y, Zhang S, Tao F. Low physical activity and high screen time can increase the risks of mental health problems and poor sleep quality among Chinese college students. PloS one. 2015;10(3):e0119607.
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| Primary Language | English |
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| Subjects | Family Medicine |
| Journal Section | Orijinal Articles |
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| Early Pub Date | May 30, 2025 |
| Publication Date | June 9, 2025 |
| Submission Date | January 23, 2025 |
| Acceptance Date | March 19, 2025 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2025 Volume: 19 Issue: 2 |
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