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June 13, 2026Nature and Science of SleepOpen Access

Mental Health, Sleep, and Physical Activity Among Young Saudi Women During Ramadan: A Comparative Cohort Study

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KBKarthick BalasubramanianRSRamya Ramasamy SanjeeviMAMohammed M. Alshehri

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Comparative cohort study reveals Ramadan influences sleep patterns and stress levels in young women, highlighting sleep's role in well-being.

Key Points

  • The study aims to investigate the impact of Ramadan on mental health, sleep, and physical activity among young adult women.
  • Prospective repeated-measures cohort study conducted at Jazan University, Saudi Arabia
  • Participants were healthy women aged 18-30, recruited through convenience sampling
  • Self-reported data on physical activity, sleep quality, and emotional states were collected online before, during, and after Ramadan.
  • Physical activity increased significantly from pre-Ramadan to both Ramadan (p=0.039) and post-Ramadan (p=0.009)
  • Sleep quality worsened during Ramadan, with shorter duration (p<0.001) and poorer quality (p=0.002), but improved significantly after Ramadan (p≤0.001)
  • Stress levels peaked during Ramadan, decreasing significantly afterwards (p=0.010), while depression and anxiety remained stable (p>0.05).

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Balasubramanian et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2cf488faef96ed7f056c77https://doi.org/10.2147/nss.s583610
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