The Awareness of the Effects of Insomnia on the General and Oral Health Among Dental Students at Napata College in 2025
The Awareness of the Effects of Insomnia on the General and Oral Health Among Dental Students at Napata College in 2025
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Date
2025-08
Authors
Dalia Ahmed Gasm Elseed
Areej Mohamed El-Mostafa
Fatima Mohameed Ahmed Alameen
Mosaab Ahmed AbdElaziz
Muntaha Abdlmutalib Saad
Samah Abdulrahman Osman
Abrar Mansour Mohammed
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Napata College
Abstract
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.
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