A study to assess the role of gender in sleep quality among medical students of Andaman and Nicobar Islands

The study aimed to investigate the impact of sleep on daily activities, academic performance, and various factors influencing sleep quality. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) scale was used to collect data from 171 randomly selected medical students. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were performed to analyze the data. Results revealed that 40.9% of the study subjects had poor sleep quality, while 59.1% had good sleep quality. No significant association was found between sleep quality and socio-demographic factors or habits. However, statistically significant associations were observed between sleep quality and academic performance indicators, such as feeling of not doing enough, unsatisfactory results, and failing in exams. The study emphasizes the importance of adequate sleep for medical students given their demanding academic and professional roles and suggests that poor sleep quality can negatively impact academic performance. The prevalence of poor sleep quality among medical students may vary across countries due to differences in sample methods, academic stress levels, and social environments. Overall, the findings highlight the need to address sleep-related issues among medical students to improve their well-being and academic success. Further research is required to better understand the complex relationship between sleep quality, gender, socio-demographic factors, and psychological variables.