1Demonstrator, Department of Physiology, Sri Ramachandra Medical College & RI, Chennai
2Professor, Department of Physiology, Sri Ramachandra Medical College & RI, Chennai
3Professor, Department of Paediatrics, Sri Ramachandra Medical College & RI, Chennai
4Associate Professor, Department of Physiology, Tagore Medical College & Hospital, Chennai
*Corresponding Author: Srihari R Demonstrator in Physiology, Sri Ramachandra Medical College & RI, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India, E-mail: itisphysio4u@gmail.com, 9884877571/7904408448
Online published on 26 September, 2019.
Adolescence is a transition phase and good sleep is required for better academic performance and good health. Recent lifestyle modifications have increased the prevalence of sleep disorders among adolescents. Hence, current study aims to assess sleep hygiene among school going adolescents in Chennai.
The study was conducted among 132 school going adolescents in Chennai between the age group 15-19yrs. Sleep habits were assessed using general questionnaire and sleep hygiene was assessed using Epworth Sleepiness Scale for Children and Adolescents (ESS-CHAD).
The overall prevalence of excessive daytime sleepiness was found to be 23.5%. 80.2% were found to sleep less than the required duration and 74.2% reported of sleepiness during morning sessions.
There is a lack of sleep hygiene among school going adolescents in Chennai. Adolescents should be taught about the importance and benefits of good nocturnal sleep for a healthy future.
Adolescents, Sleep hygiene, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS)
