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April 13, 2026Open Access

The effect of Ramadan fasting on sleep quality, total sleep time, and daytime sleepiness in soccer players.

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MAMOUISSA AmarSASlimani Aissa

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Overview

Descriptive study examines Ramadan fasting's impact on sleep metrics in soccer players, indicating impaired quality.

Key Points

  • To examine the effects of Ramadan fasting on sleep quality, total sleep time, and daytime sleepiness in soccer players.
  • Conducted a descriptive study with 24 U15 Algerian amateur soccer players
  • Utilized the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) for assessments
  • Collected data before Ramadan, mid-Ramadan, and 21 days after Ramadan
  • Performed statistical analyses using SPSS software
  • PSQI and ESS scores significantly increased during Ramadan, indicating poorer sleep quality (p < 0.001)
  • Total sleep time (TST) significantly decreased during Ramadan (p < 0.001)
  • Components 1, 2, 3, and 7 of the PSQI were significantly different during Ramadan (p < 0.05), while components 4, 5, and 6 were not.

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Amar et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69dc89473afacbeac03eb066https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19513786
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