Sleep Quality and Its Association with Academic Performance among Medical Students at Napata College, 2026
Sleep Quality and Its Association with Academic Performance among Medical Students at Napata College, 2026
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Date
2026
Authors
Aseel Aleid mohamed osman
Emtnan maysra abdallrazig mossad
Ola Noureldien Shomo Hussein
Samar Abdallah Ibnouf El Hassan
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Napata College
Abstract
Abstract:
Background / Introduction:
Sleep quality is important for students’ health, learning, and academic success. This
study aimed to assess sleep quality and its association with academic performance
among medical students at Napata College in 2026.
Methods:
A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 203 medical students selected
through proportional stratified sampling. Data were collected using a self-administered
questionnaire that included demographic characteristics, academic performance, the
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and coping strategies. Data were analyzed using
SPSS version 26. Chi-square test and Mann–Whitney U test were used, and a p-value of less
than 0.05 was considered significant.
Results:
The mean age of participants was mainly between 18 and 22 years, and most were female and
single. Poor sleep quality was found in 70.9% of the students, while only 29.1% had good
sleep quality. Sleep quality was not significantly associated with age, gender, GPA, or marital
status. However, it showed a statistically significant association with academic year, with
poorer sleep more common among students in higher academic years (p = 0.005). The most
commonly reported coping strategies were creating a comfortable sleep environment,
following a regular sleep schedule, and managing study time to allow enough sleep. Among
coping strategies, taking daytime naps and managing study time were significantly associated
with sleep quality (p = 0.021 and p = 0.033, respectively).
Conclusion:
Poor sleep quality was highly prevalent among medical students at Napata College. The
findings suggest that academic year and some coping strategies may influence sleep quality.
This highlights the need for sleep hygiene awareness and support for medical students,
especially those in higher academic years.
Keywords:
Sleep quality; Academic performance; Medical students; PSQI; Coping strategies.
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