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    The Awareness of the Effects of Insomnia on the General and Oral Health Among Dental Students at Napata College in 2025
    (Napata College, 2025-08) Dalia Ahmed Gasm Elseed; Areej Mohamed El-Mostafa; Fatima Mohameed Ahmed Alameen; Mosaab Ahmed AbdElaziz; Muntaha Abdlmutalib Saad; Samah Abdulrahman Osman; Abrar Mansour Mohammed
    Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can significantly affect both general and oral health. It is particularly prevalent among dental students, whose academic pressures may exacerbate sleep disturbances. This study aimed to assess the impact of insomnia on the general and oral health of dental students at Napata College. Method: A cross-sectional, faculty-based study was conducted among 90 dental students in their 4th and 5th years of the dental program at Napata College. Participants were surveyed regarding their general health, oral health, awareness of insomnia, and its effects on their academic performance. Data were analyzed to determine the prevalence of insomnia and its impact on various health aspects. Results: The study found that 7.9% of students suffered from insomnia. General health issues associated with insomnia included gastrointestinal symptoms (51.1%), fatigue (52.2%), anxiety (22.2%), and reduced stress-coping ability (35.6%). Oral health problems included bruxism (21.1%), temporomandibular joint disorders (7.8%), and dry mouth (8.9%). Additionally, 90% of students believed that insomnia negatively affected their oral health, primarily due to reduced motivation for oral care. Furthermore, 44.4% of students reported missing classes or clinical duties due to sleep deprivation. Conclusion: This study indicates a moderate prevalence of insomnia among dental students, negatively affecting their general health, oral health, and academic performance. Addressing sleep disorders in this population may help improve both health outcomes and academic achievement.