Exploring the Relationship Between Anxiety Levels and Sleep Quality During the Covid-19 Pandemic; A cross-sectional Survey

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Sami Ur Rehman
Aqsa Faiz
Mubushara Afzal
Subita Kafeel

Abstract

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has exerted unprecedented stress on global health, with significant implications for mental health and sleep quality. Prior research has established a link between anxiety levels and sleep disturbances, yet the pandemic's full impact on these aspects remains underexplored, particularly among university students.


Objective: This study aims to investigate the relationship between anxiety levels and sleep quality among university students during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing insights into the prevalence of sleep-related issues and anxiety and their interconnection.


Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted at the South City Institute of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, involving 281 participants aged between 17 and 25 years. Data collection was facilitated through self-administered, online questionnaires, employing the Beck Anxiety Inventory and the Insomnia Severity Index to measure anxiety levels and sleep quality, respectively. The study utilized a convenience sampling technique, with SPSS version 25.0 employed for data analysis, including Pearson correlation tests to examine the relationship between sleep quality and anxiety levels.


Results: The study revealed that 82.9% of participants were female, with a significant portion of the population aged between 24 and 26 years. Regarding COVID-19 impact, 23.49% reported being affected by the virus. A majority (44%) reported obtaining 8-10 hours of sleep, while 55.2% exhibited moderate anxiety levels. A notable negative correlation (r = -0.510, p < 0.01) between anxiety levels and sleep quality was identified, indicating that higher anxiety was associated with poorer sleep quality.


Conclusion: The findings underscore a significant negative correlation between anxiety levels and sleep quality among university students during the COVID-19 pandemic. These results highlight the necessity for mental health and sleep hygiene interventions aimed at mitigating the adverse effects of pandemics on student populations.

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Rehman, S. U., Faiz, A., Afzal, M., & Kafeel, S. (2024). Exploring the Relationship Between Anxiety Levels and Sleep Quality During the Covid-19 Pandemic; A cross-sectional Survey. Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, 4(1), 1180–1185. https://doi.org/10.61919/jhrr.v4i1.571
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Author Biographies

Sami Ur Rehman, South City Health Care Educational Hub Karachi pakistan.

South City Health Care Educational Hub, Karachi, pakistan.

Aqsa Faiz, South City Health Care Educational Hub Karachi pakistan.

South City Health Care Educational Hub, Karachi, pakistan.

Mubushara Afzal, South City Health Care Educational Hub Karachi pakistan.

South City Health Care Educational Hub, Karachi, pakistan.

Subita Kafeel, Liaquat National Hospital Karachi Pakistan.

Liaquat National Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.

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