Factors associated to the sleep quality of medical students

Objective. To identify the factors associated with the sleep quality of medical students through the subjective indices of Pittsburg and Epworth. Method. It is an observational and analytical study, a sample consisting of 131 students who completed the form, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index questionnaire (PSQI), and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS). Chi-square test to analyze possible associations between sleep quality and qualitative variables. Results. It found that 60.31% (ESS) of the participants presented daytime sleepiness disorders and 73.28% (PSQI) poor quality disorders. Conclusions. The results demonstrated the need to carry out an educational program among students to improve sleep quality and prevent health issues.