Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Medical students are one subgroup of the general population who appear to be especially vulnerable to poor sleep. The present study was conducted to assess sleep disorders among medical students. Materials & Methods: 550 Medical students of both genderswere enrolled. SLEEP-50 scale was recorded. Scoring was done by students as 1- not at all, 2-somewhat, 3- rather much, or 4- very much true. It comprises scores for Insomnia, Narcolepsy, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), Circadian Rhythm Disorders (CRDs), Sleepwalking, Nightmares. Results: 1st year had 40 males and 50 females, 2nd yearhad 30males and 55 females, 3rd year had 60 males and 85 females, 4th year had 50 males and 75 females and internshad 60males and 45 females. Prevalence of sleep disorder was 56% in first year, 32% in second year, 12% in third year, 48% in final year and 7% in interns. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Narcolepsy was seen in 12%, night mares in 16% and sleep walking in 15%, insomnia in 30%, OSA in 5% and CRDs in 10% subjects. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Most common sleep disorder among medical students was insomnia, OSA, CRDs, Narcolepsy, night mares and sleep walking.