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September 10, 2025International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS)

Physical activity, sleeping pattern, and road accidents among Saudi population in Najran Province during the month of Ramadan

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HMHatem MohamedRNRamzi NasserAAAnass M. Abbas

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Overview

Observational analysis reveals significant effects of Ramadan fasting on physical activity and sleep patterns in the Saudi population.

Key Points

  • Only 39.9% of participants reported being physically active, indicating a high level of sedentary behavior during Ramadan.
  • The physically active group averaged 7.43 hours of sleep daily, contrasted with 10.20 hours for the sedentary group, highlighting a significant difference.
  • Factors like mood changes and night work were significantly linked to physical activity levels, suggesting multiple influences on health during Ramadan.
  • Findings indicate the potential health impacts of altered physical activity and sleep patterns during the fasting month.

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Mohamed et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1a78154b1d3bfb60e0ea7https://doi.org/10.11591/ijphs.v14i3.25685
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