THE EFFECT OF STEAMED TOFU ON  SLEEP QUALITY IN PREMENOPAUSAL WOMEN

Background: Premenopausal syndrome in the form of hot flushes, night sweats, it can cause sleep disturbances that will affect the quality of the mother's sleep so that the mother wakes up from her sleep. Thus, natural intervention is needed in the form of isoflavone treatment by consuming processed soybeans, namely steamed tofu. The purpose of this study is knowing the effect of giving steamed tofu preparations on sleep quality in premenopausal women in Ngabean Village, Secang District, Magelang RegencyMethods: This type of research is a pre-experimental designs research with One Group Pretest Posttest research design. The measuring instrument used is the PSQI (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index) questionnaire. The sampling technique in this research is purposive sampling.Results: There is a significant effect of the provision of processed steamed tofu on the sleep quality of premenopausal women aged 45-50 years. This is evidenced by the results of the Wilcoxon test with p value 0.05..Conclusion: The sleep quality of premenopausal women aged 45-50 years before consuming processed steamed tofu was found in the majority in the category of poor sleep quality, which was 93.48% and after consuming processed steamed tofu was found in the majority in the category of good sleep quality, 84.78%. There is a significant effect of the provision of processed steamed tofu on the sleep quality of premenopausal women aged 45-50 years. Suggestion for premenopausal women to consuming variations of processed steamed tofu (2x a day, with a dose of @ 100 grams or medium pieces) as a source of isoflavones in improving the quality of sleep for premenopausal and postmenopausal women who experience sleep deprivation/sleep disorders in the premenopausal period so that they can undergo pre-age with totality by consuming it regularly

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PENGARUH AROMA TERAPI LAVENDER TERHADAP KUALITAS TIDUR LANSIA DI WISMA CINTA KASIH

Jurnal Endurance ◽

10.22216/jen.v3i1.2433 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 121

Author(s):

Dian Sari ◽

Devid Leonard

Keyword(s):

Sleep Quality ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

The Elderly ◽

T Test ◽

P Value ◽

Poor Sleep ◽

Poor Sleep Quality ◽

Purposive Sampling

Bad sleep quality causes fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and often drowsiness in the elderly. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of aroma of lavender therapy on the quality of elderly sleep at Wisma Cinta Kasih Padang. This type of research is quantitative with pre-experimental design using One Group Pretest-Posttest Design design using T-test dependent test. Sampling technique in this research use purposive sampling 30 responden as intervention group. The research to do in Wisma Cinta Kasih Padang. The results of the study found that all elderly (100%) had poor sleep quality before lavender aromatherapy and only 40% experienced poor sleep quality after lavender therapy. The statistical test obtained p value = 0.000, where there is influence of lavender therapy to sleep quality of elderly in Wisma Cinta Kasih Padang. The smell of lavender therapy can improve the quality of elderly sleep. Officer Wisma Cinta Kasih Padang in order to provide lavender therapy every 2 times / week at bedtime so as to improve the quality of elderly sleep. Kualitas tidur buruk menyebabkan kelelahan, sulit berkonsentrasi, dan sering mengantuk pada lansia. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh aroma terapi lavender terhadap kualitas tidur lansia di Wisma Cinta Kasih Padang. Jenis penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif dengan desain preekperimental menggunakan rancangan One Group Pretest-Posttest Design menggunakan uji T-test dependent. Teknik pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan purposive sampling 30 responden sebagai kelompok intervensi. Penelitian dilakukan di Wisma Cinta Kasih Padang. Hasil penelitian didapatkan seluruh lansia (100%) mengalami kualitas tidur yang buruk sebelum diberikan aromaterapi lavender dan hanya 40% yang mengalami kualitas tidur buruk sesudah diberikan aroma terapi lavender. Uji statistik didapatkan nilai p= 0,000, dimana terdapat pengaruh terapi lavender terhadap kualitas tidur lansia di Wisma Cinta Kasih Padang. Aroma terapi lavender dpat meningkatkan kualitas tidur lansia. Petugas Wisma Cinta Kasih Padang agar dapat memberikan terapi lavender setiap 2 kali/ minggu saat menjelang tidur sehingga dapat meningkatkan kualitas tidur lansia.

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Efektifitas Baby SPA terhadap Kualitas Tidur Bayi Umur 5-12 Bulan

Malahayati Nursing Journal ◽

10.33024/mnj.v1i1.5722 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 140-147

Author(s):

Vera Iriani Abdullah ◽

Haisah Haisah

Keyword(s):

Sleep Quality ◽

Brain Activity ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

P Value ◽

Poor Sleep ◽

Purposive Sampling ◽

Live Births ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Spa Treatment

ABSTRACT : BABY SPA EFFECTIVENESS ON BABY SLEEP QUALITY AGE 5-12 MONTHS Background: According to WHO (2015), the global neonatal mortality rate is 19 per 1,000 live births. Meanwhile, according to the results of the Indonesian Demographic and Health Survey (IDHS) in 2017, the AKN was 15 per 1,000 live births. Sleep is a period characterized by marked changes in brain activity. However, inadequate sleep and poor sleep quality can result in several disorders in the wrong baby so that it can affect the baby's motor skills. One way or action to overcome or improve the quality of a baby's sleep is by massage, but it can also be combined with a baby spa.Objective: To analyze the effectiveness of sleep quality before and before baby spa treatment for infants aged 5-12.Method : uses a quasi-experimental research design using a one-group pretest-posttest design. The number of samples as many as 15 respondents were taken using purposive sampling technique. Data analysis using Wilcoxon statistical test.Result: The research shows that Baby Spa is Effective on Sleep Quality of Infants Age 6-12 Months, this is evidenced by the results of the Wilcoxon statistical test with a p-value of 0.001 <0.05.Conclusion: Baby Spa is Effective on Sleep Quality for Babies Age 6-12 Months Keywords: Kota Sorong, Massase, Sleep Quality INTISARI : Baby Spa Effectiveness On Baby Sleep Quality Age 5-12 Months Latar belakang : Menurut WHO (2015), angka kematian neonatal global adalah 19 per 1.000 kelahiran hidup. Sedangkan menurut hasil Survei Demografi dan Kesehatan Indonesia (SDKI) tahun 2017 menunjukkan AKN sebesar 15 per 1.000 kelahiran hidup. Tidur adalah periode yang ditandai dengan perubahan nyata dalam aktivitas otak. Namun, tidur yang tidak adekuat dan kualitas tidur yang buruk dapat mengakibatkan beberapa gangguan pada bayi salah satunya dapat mempengaruhi motorik bayi. Salah satu cara atau tindakan untuk megatasi atau memperbaiki kualitas tidur bayi yaitu dengan pijatan, selain itu juga dapat dikombinasikan dengan baby spa.Tujuan : Untuk menganalisis efektifitas kualitas tidur sebelum dan sesudah dilakukan baby spa pada bayi umur 5-12.Metode penelitian ini menggunakan quasi eksperimen dengan rancangan penelitian menggunakan one-group pretest-posttest design. Jumlah sampel sebanyak 15 responden yang diambil menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Analisis data menggunakan uji statistik Wilcoxon.Hasil : penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Baby Spa Efektif Terhadap Kualitas Tidur Bayi Umur 6-12 Bulan, hal ini dibuktikan dengan hasil uji statistik Wilcoxondengan nilai p-value 0,001 < 0,05.Kesimpulan : Baby Spa Efektif Terhadap Kualitas Tidur Bayi Umur 6-12 Bulan Kata Kunci: Sorong City, Pijat, Kualitas Tidur

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A Study to Assess the Prevalence of Text Neck Syndrome and Quality of Sleep among Smartphone Users in Selected Colleges of District Ludhiana, Punjab

International Journal of Health Sciences and Research ◽

10.52403/ijhsr.20210907 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (9) ◽

pp. 49-54

Author(s):

Amninder Kaur ◽

Simran Makker

Keyword(s):

Sleep Quality ◽

Neck Disability Index ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Poor Sleep ◽

Quality Of Sleep ◽

Stress Injury ◽

Repetitive Stress ◽

Neck Disability ◽

Good Sleep

Background of Study: Text neck syndrome is an important health issues especially in developing Countries. Text Neck refers to repetitive stress injury resulted from excessive watching, texting or overusing hand held devices in a forward head posture for a long period of time. The prevalence of smartphone users worldwide will be around 2.5 billion by 2019. In 2019, the smartphone users in India are estimated to hit 340 million. However, the health effects of mobile phone usage were various on mental and physical health system, but the problem out of which cervical, neck pain and insomnia was most commonly reported. Objectives: To assess the prevalence of Text Neck Syndrome and Quality of Sleep among smartphone users in selected colleges of District Ludhiana, Punjab. Material and Methods: A descriptive research design was used. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 400 smartphone users. Data was gathered by using standardized tool for text neck syndrome i.e. Neck Disability Index and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index to assess quality of sleep. Data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The results of study showed that nearly half of the smartphone users 151(37.8%) had mild neck disability and (53.75%) subjects had good sleep quality whereas (46.25%) poor sleep quality. There was a statistical significant association of the text neck syndrome with sociodemographic variable habitat of smart phone users and association of sleep quality with habitat, socioeconomic status and academic course. Conclusion: The study findings revealed that nearly 37.8% had mild neck disability and (53.75%) subjects had good sleep quality among smartphone users and was significantly associated with habitat. Key words: Text neck syndrome, Quality of Sleep, smartphone users, repetitive stress injury.

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STUDI KOMPARATIF MODEL ASUHAN KEPERAWATAN PROFESIONAL (MAKP) TIM DAN FUNGSIONAL DENGAN TINGKAT KEPUASAN PASIEN DI RUMAH SAKIT UMUM DABO KECAMATAN SINGKEP KABUPATEN LINGGA TAHUN 2019

Ners Journal ◽

10.52999/nersjournal.v1i1.84 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Herman

Keyword(s):

Sleep Quality ◽

The Elderly ◽

The Body ◽

Wilcoxon Test ◽

Warm Water ◽

P Value ◽

Poor Sleep ◽

Experiment Method ◽

Post Test

Age is one of the determinants of the length of sleep that the body needs. This problem often occurs in the elderly, so it has an impact on the quality of sleep. The Lingga Regency PPKB Health Office reports that 20-60% of elderly people experience poor sleep quality. This study aims to determine and observe whether there is an effect of warm water bathing on the quality of old age sleep in Posyandu in Singkep District, Lingga Regency. This study used a quasi experiment method with a pre-test and post-test without control design. The sample used was total sampling with the number of respondents as many as 30 people. Analysis of research data using the Wilcoxon Test which had previously been tested in the Normality of Shapiro Wilk. The intervention used is foot soak (warm water). The results showed a significant change, in which the p-value was 0,000 <0,05 with an average increase in sleep quality before foot soaking 10.00 and after intervention 1.60. So that it can be concluded that there is the effect of foot soak (warm water) on the quality of old sleep. It is hoped that the elderly will apply this relaxation technique to maintain their sleep quality.

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PERBANDINGAN TERAPI WUDHU DAN AROMATERAPI TERHADAP KUALITAS TIDUR MAHASISWA KEPERAWATAN SEMESTER V STIKES SURYA GLOBAL YOGYAKARTA

Nursing Science Journal (NSJ) ◽

10.53510/nsj.v2i1.49 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 46-54

Author(s):

Rizca Fatiyah J Rahman, Aris Setyawan

Keyword(s):

Nursing Students ◽

Sleep Quality ◽

Random Sampling ◽

Therapy Group ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

P Value ◽

Poor Sleep ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Non Parametric

Latar Belakang : Istirahat dan tidur merupakan kebutuhan dasar yang dibutuhkan oleh semua orang. Jika kebutuhan tidur tidak adekuat maka kualitas tidur seseorang akan menjadi buruk, kualitas tidur yang buruk dapat mengakibatkan gangguan keseimbangan fisiologis dan psikologis. Mahasiswa kesehatan yang tinggal diasrama atau biasa disebut dengan mahasiswa santri, kegiatan pengajarannya dihitung 1 kali 24 jam. Hal ini akan menyita waktu tidur mahasiswa santri dan mempengaruhi jam tidur serta menurunnya konsentrasi belajar dan prestasi akademik mahasiswa. Solusi yang tepat untuk meningkatkan kualitas tidur mahasiswa santri di asrama adalah melakukan terapi komplementer yang mudah dilakukan secara mandiri.Terapi tersebut ialah terapi wudhu dan aromaterapi. Kedua terapi tersebut menimbulkan efek rileks pada fisiologis dan psikologis pada mahasiswa, sehingga membantu untuk meningkatkan kualitas tidur. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah Untuk mengetahui Perbandingan Terapi Wudhu dan Aroma terapi terhadap kualitas tidur Mahasiswa keperawatan semester V STIKes Surya Global Yogyakarta Metode Penelitian: Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif dengan desain penelitian pre- Eksperimen dengan menggunakan rancangan One Group Pretest-Posttest.Jumlah populasi sebanyak 148 mahasiswa semester V angkatan 2018 di STIKes Surya Global Yogyakarta. Sampel diambil dengan teknik random sampling sebanyak 40 responden terbagi dalam dua kelompok yaitu 20 mahasiswa kelompok terapi wudhu dan 20 mahasiswa kelompok aromaterapi. Analisis data menggunakan uji non parametric Wilcoxon dan mann whitney karena data tidak berdistribusi normal. Hasil Penelitian: Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa terdapat penurunan nilai pre post yang signifikan pada kelompok eksperimen dengan nilai p value <0,05 (p=0,000) dan tidak terdapat perbedan yang signifikan nilai delta kelompok terapi wudhu dan aromaterapi dengan nilai p value >0,05 (p=0,883). Kesimpulan : Terapi wudhu dan Aromaterapi sama- sama memiliki efek terhadap kualitas tidur sehingga tidak ada perbedaan yang signifikan antara terapi wudhu dan aromaterapi terhadap kualitas tidur Mahasiswa Semester V STIKes Surya Global Yogyakarta ABSTRACT Background: Rest and sleep are basic needs needed by everyone. If the need for sleep is inadequate, a person's sleep quality will be poor, poor sleep quality can lead to disturbances in physiological and psychological balance. Health students who live in dormitories or commonly referred to as santri students, have their teaching activities counted once 24 hours. This will take up the sleep time of the students and affect the hours of sleep and decrease the concentration of learning and student academic achievement. The right solution to improve the sleep quality of students in the dormitory is to do complementary therapies that are easy to do independently. These therapies are ablution and aromatherapy therapy. Both therapies have a relaxing physiological and psychological effect on students, thereby helping to improve sleep quality. The purpose of this study was to determine the comparison of ablution therapy and aromatherapy to the quality of sleep of the fifth semester nursing students of STIKes Surya Global Yogyakarta. Methods: This study used a quantitative research method with a pre-experimental research design using the One Group Pretest-Posttest design. The total population was 148 fifth semester students of class 2018 at STIKes Surya Global Yogyakarta. Samples were taken by random sampling technique as many as 40 respondents divided into two groups, namely 20 students of the ablution therapy group and 20 students of the aromatherapy group. Data analysis used non-parametric Wilcoxon and Mann Whitney tests because the data were not normally distributed. Results: The results of the analysis showed that there was a significant decrease in the pre post value in the experimental group with p value <0.05 (p = 0.000) and there was no significant difference in the delta value of the ablution therapy and aromatherapy groups with p value> 0, 05 (p = 0.883). Conclusion: Ablution therapy and aromatherapy both have an effect on sleep quality, so there is no significant difference between ablution therapy and aromatherapy on sleep quality for the fifth semester students of STIKes Surya Global Yogyakarta.

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MENGURANGI KECEMASAN PADA MASA KEHAMILAN TM III DENGAN METODE ACCUPRESSURE DEPRESSION POINTS

Jurnal Kebidanan ◽

10.35872/jurkeb.v13i02.465 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (02) ◽

pp. 172

Author(s):

Dyah Ayu Wulandari ◽

Meika Jaya Rockhmana ◽

Adelina Cahyaningrum

Keyword(s):

Sleep Quality ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Psychological Adaptation ◽

The Body ◽

Wilcoxon Test ◽

P Value ◽

Third Trimester ◽

Purposive Sampling ◽

The Third

ABSTRAKAdaptasi fisik dan psikis kehamilan trimester III secara fisiologis dapat menimbulkan kecemasan ibu hamil. Adanya kecemasan pada ibu hamil trimester III dapat menyebabkan komplikasi ibu dan janin saat kehamilan, persalinan bahkan nifas. Terapi acupressure merupakan natural terapi dengan cara menekan acupoint untuk merelaksasi tubuh, melancarkan sirkulasi darah serta memberikan rasa tenang dan nyaman. Acupoint KID 27 dan CV 17 adalah titik yang berhubungan dengan kecemasan, agitasi, penyimpangan kelenjar tiroid, keseimbangan tubuh dan pusat jantung. Penekanan pada titik ini menyeimbangkan kadar hormon tiroid dan mengatasi gangguan kecemasan. Tujuan penelitian mengetahui pengaruh acupressure depression points terhadap kecemasan ibu hamil trimester III. Metode: Jenis penelitian kuantitatif dengan metode penelitian pre-experimental One Group Pretest-Posttest Design. Penelitian dilakukan Bulan Februari-Agustus 2021. Populasi penelitian ibu hamil trimester III yang melakukan ANC bulan Juni 2021 dengan keluhan kecemasan. Sampel penelitian 22 ibu hamil trimester III dengan teknik purposive sampling. Instrumen penelitian menggunakan kuesioner PRAQ-R2. Analisa data univariat dan bivariat (Uji Wilcoxon) Hasil: Hasil analisa statistik dengan uji Wilcoxon diperoleh nilai P-value 0,000 pada tingkat kecemasan. Kesimpulan: Acupressure depression points berpengaruh terhadap tingkat kecemasan ibu hamil trimester III di Semarang.Kata kunci: kecemasan, ibu hamil trimester IIIREDUCE ANXIETY IN PREGNANT MOTHER TRIMESTER III WITH ACCUPRESSURE DEPRESSION POINTS METHODABSTRACTPhysical and psychological adaptation of the third trimester of pregnancy can physiologically cause anxiety for pregnant women. The existence of anxiety in third trimester pregnant women can affect the quality of sleep which causes maternal and fetal complications during pregnancy, delivery and even postpartum. Acupressure therapy is a natural therapy by pressing the acupoints to relax the body, improve blood circulation and provide a sense of calm and comfort. Acupoints KID 27 and CV 17 are points associated with anxiety, agitation, thyroid disorders, body balance and heart centers. Emphasis on this point balances thyroid hormone levels and treats anxiety disorders thereby improving sleep quality. Objective: to determine the effect of acupressure depression points on the level of anxiety and sleep quality of pregnant women in the third trimester. Methods: This type of research is quantitative with pre-experimental research method One Group Pretest-Posttest Design. The study was conducted in February-August 2021. The study population was pregnant women in the third trimester who performed ANC in June 2021 with complaints of anxiety. The study sample was 22 pregnant women in the third trimester with purposive sampling technique. The research instrument used the PRAQ-R2. Analysis of univariate and bivariate data (Wilcoxon test) Results: The results of statistical analysis using the Wilcoxon test obtained a P-value of 0.000 on anxiety levels. Conclusion: Acupressure depression points have an effect on the level of anxiety of pregnant women in the third trimester at Semarang.Keyword: Anxiety, Pregnant Women In The Third Trimester

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HUBUNGAN ANTARA TINGKAT STRES DENGAN KUALITAS TIDUR PADA WARGA BINAAN DI LEMBAGA PEMASYARAKATAN KLAS IIA YOGYAKARTA

Media Ilmu Kesehatan ◽

10.30989/mik.v7i1.262 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 28-33

Author(s):

Dheska Arthyka Palifiana ◽

Ratih Kumorojati

Keyword(s):

Sleep Quality ◽

Stress Level ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Class Ii ◽

Women Prisoners ◽

P Value ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

As Stress

Background: To have rest or to sleep is basic need that needed by everyone. To have enough rest or sleep will make body functioned optimally. By sleeping people can restore or to rest the physical after whole day activities, it can reduce stress and anxiety. It also improve concentration and improve ability when doing daily activities. Factors that affect quality and quantity of sleep include ill, fatigue, environment, lifestyle, emotional stress, diet, smoking, stimulant, alcohol, and motivation. The stress level on assisted citizen of woman’s prisoner will be more severe than who are not in prison so as stress can be overcome then the quality of sleep becomes better. Objective:To know the correlation between stress levels and sleep quality on assisted people in woman Penitentiary class II A Yogyakarta. Methods: The research was conducted at women's prison class II A Yogyakarta. Research population was 117 women prisoners. The sample was 50 women prisoners. Type of the research was descriptive analytic research with cross sectional design. Statistical analysis used chi square. The sampling technique used purposive sampling. Results: The stress level was mostly in high category as many as 17 respondents experienced stress (34%). Sleep quality of the respondents were mostly in bad category as many as 38 respondents (76%). There is a correlation between stress level and sleep quality on women prisoners in Penitentiary class II A Yogyakarta with p-value (0.033). Conclusion: There is a correlation between stress level and sleep quality on women prisoners in Penitentiary class II A Yogyakarta. Keywords:Stress level, sleep quality, assisted people, penitentiary

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Post-caesarean section pain and quality of sleep among mothers who delivered by caesarean section under spinal anesthesia

Malahayati International Journal of Nursing and Health Science ◽

10.33024/minh.v3i2.3473 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 110-116

Author(s):

Ririn Harini ◽

Juwitasari Juwitasari ◽

Lilis Setyowati ◽

Rifdah Dita Oktavia

Keyword(s):

Caesarean Section ◽

Sleep Quality ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Healing Process ◽

Numeric Rating Scale ◽

Wound Healing Process ◽

P Value ◽

Poor Sleep ◽

Pain Level

Background: Post caesarean section mothers commonly feel pain in the post-operative area during the wound healing process. Most post-operative mothers feel the pain sensation as a disturbance and lowering their quality of sleep.Purpose: To determine pain level and identify the relationship of pain level and sleep quality among mothers who delivered by caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia.Method: The descriptive non-experimental correlative study design identified 50 mothers from Inpatient Ward Wava Husada Hospital of Kepanjen, Malang, East Java, Indonesia at April 2020. The Post-caesarean section pain level identified by using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) and the sleep quality is measured using Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire.Results: 38 mothers (76%) had severe pain level and most of them (43 mothers) had poor sleep quality. The Spearman correlation test showed that there was a relationship between the Post-caesarean section pain level and sleep quality, p value = 0.000 (p <0.05) and r = 0.314.Conclusion: The post-caesarean section pain levels among mothers who delivered by caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia should be identified earlier as we would like to encourage the nursing staff to give further intervention to maintain their sleep quality.

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Factors associated with poor sleep quality in women with cancer

Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem ◽

10.1590/1518-8345.1478.2858 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 25 (0) ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Thalyta Cristina Mansano-Schlosser ◽

Maria Filomena Ceolim

Keyword(s):

Sleep Quality ◽

Quality Index ◽

Sleep Disturbances ◽

Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index ◽

Poor Sleep ◽

Poor Sleep Quality ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Scale Data

ABSTRACT Objectives: to analyze the factors associated with poor sleep quality, its characteristics and components in women with breast cancer prior to surgery for removing the tumor and throughout the follow-up. Method: longitudinal study in a teaching hospital, with a sample of 102 women. The following were used: a questionnaire for sociodemographic and clinical characterization, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index; the Beck Depression Inventory; and the Herth Hope Scale. Data collection covered from prior to the surgery for removal of the tumor (T0) to T1, on average 3.2 months; T2, on average 6.1 months; and T3, on average 12.4 months. Descriptive statistics and the Generalized Estimating Equations model were used. Results: depression and pain contributed to the increase in the score of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and hope, to the reduction of the score - independently - throughout follow-up. Sleep disturbances were the component with the highest score throughout follow-up. Conclusion: the presence of depression and pain, prior to the surgery, contributed to the increase in the global score of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, which indicates worse quality of sleep throughout follow-up; greater hope, in its turn, influenced the reduction of the score of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index.

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Association between Excessive Use of Mobile Phone and Insomnia among Pakistani Teenagers Cross Sectional Study

American International Journal of Multidisciplinary Scientific Research ◽

10.46281/aijmsr.v5i4.406 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 5 (4) ◽

pp. 10-15

Author(s):

Lubna Farooq ◽

Akhtar Ali ◽

Sehrish Mahmood ◽

Mahnoor Farzand ◽

Hina Masood ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Sleep Quality ◽

Mobile Phone ◽

Sleep Disturbances ◽

Smart Phone ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

P Value ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Mobile Phone Usage

Introduction:In the era of modern technology mobile phones have becoming popular, especially in teenagers. Besides of its uses there are various undesirable psychological and physical impact on heath. Aims and objectives: The purpose of this study was to access the link among Excessive Use of Smart Phone and there sleep pattern among Pakistani Adolescents. Materials and Methods: A detailed cross sectional study was performed on a total of 500 medical graduates range between 18 and 24 years who were using mobile phone atleast a year. Self-designed Questionnaire is given to them having details of their frequency and pattern of using smart phone. Sleep quality was analyzed by using Pittsburg Sleep Quality index .Chi square test was also perform to check the link between frequency of mobile phone and quality of sleep.P value < 0.005 were considered as significant. Result: Out of 500 participants, the frequency of mobile phone usage was more in males 70% as compare to females30%. Their age varied from 21to 24 with mean age of 20 ± 1.9 years. Most of students use mobile phone in night 188 (38%)and 202 (40%) participants using mobile phone unlimited. 366 (73%) students mentioned that they start using mobile phone at intermediate level and claimed that no surveillance of the mobile phone being done by the parents . Students who were using unlimited mobile phone reported that they take more than 1 hour to sleep that showed a significant (p-value <0.001) correlation between more mobile phone use and time taken to sleep. Conclusion: The results of our study conclude that excessive mobile phone usage leads to sleep disturbances and poor quality of sleep. That may implement negative effects on student’s mental and physical health along with this it can also affect the students’ educational performance and daily life activities.

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