Original scientific paper

https://doi.org/10.11608/sgnj.27.1.1

Nursing students in Slovenia - do they sleep enough?

Marjetka Kelenec ; University of Maribor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Žitna ulica 15, 2 000 Maribor, Slovenia
Anton Kožečj ; University of Maribor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Žitna ulica 15, 2 000 Maribor, Slovenia
Maja Strauss ; University of Maribor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Žitna ulica 15, 2 000 Maribor, Slovenia

Abstract

Introduction: Sleeping is an important part of our daily lives and is very important for our health. Lack of sleep in the modern world is a big problem. Many nursing students around the world have trouble sleeping, so we were interested in how the situation regarding sleeping among nursing students is in Slovenia.
Methods: In the research, we used dedicated sampling. Data were obtained using an online questionnaire. We surveyed undergraduate nursing students. We used Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word to analyze and graphically display the data.
Results: Students think that they need 7-8 hours of sleep per night to rest. Although 67% of students get enough sleep on the weekends, the situation is different during the week as 72% sleep less than is recommended. During weekends, students fall asleep later than during the week and wake up later. Reduced hours of sleep are also a problem during the exam period. Most students (34%) need up to 10 minutes to fall asleep. Almost half of the students (48.5%) have trouble falling asleep several times a month. Students are thinking that their quality of sleep is most affected by stress. Most students (53.4%) feel tired often. More than half of students (55%) occasionally choose to sleep during the day. Occasional problems with concentration are reported by 55% of students. 92% of students agree that the quality and quantity of sleep affect their mood during the day. A total of 96% of students have a mobile device in the bedroom, which 88% of students use before going to bed. Most students sleep on their side (44%), and most also state satisfaction with their bed (85%).
Conclusion: Students must be aware of the importance of sleep on their health and study success. Only then will they be able to change their sleeping habits. Nursing students are future shift workers, so they must know how to improve their sleeping habits.

Keywords

sleeping habits; nursing students; promotion of healthy sleep

Hrčak ID:

275261

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/275261

Publication date:

14.4.2022.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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