Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Relationship between sleep problems and psychiatric disorders is complex and multifaceted. The present study was conducted to assess sleep disorders among nursing students. Materials & Methods: 650 nursing students of both genders were assessed for SLEEP-50 scale. Results: Prevalence of sleep disorder was 40% in first year, 32% in second year, 15% in third year, 25% in final year and 4% in interns. Insomnia was seen in 46%, OSA in 15%, CRDs in 30%, narcolepsy in 12%, night mares in 16% and sleep walking in 20 subjects. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Most common sleep disorder was insomnia was, OSA, CRDs, Narcolepsy, night mares and sleep walking.