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Relationship between Sleep Quality and Health Risk Behaviors in Undergraduate College Students

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Title: Relationship between Sleep Quality and Health Risk Behaviors in Undergraduate College Students
Language: English
Authors: Vail-Smith, Karen, Felts, W. Michael, Becker, Craig
Source: College Student Journal. Sep 2009 43(3):924-930.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Physical Description: PDF
Page Count: 7
Publication Date: 2009
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Descriptors: Sleep, Suicide, Drinking, Risk, Health Behavior, Surveys, Undergraduate Students, Smoking, Measures (Individuals)
ISSN: 0146-3934
Abstract: The Sleep Quality Index (SQI) and the Centers for Disease Control's National College Health Risk Survey (NCHRS) were administered to 859 undergraduates at a large southeastern university. Results indicated that 76.6% reported occasional sleep problems and 11.8 % experienced poor sleep quality. Among the problems reported, "general morning tiredness" (82%) and "insomnia" (28%) were the most common. Certain health risk behaviors appear to be associated with poor sleep quality including fighting, suicide ideation, smoking, and alcohol use. Implications and limitations of the study are identified. (Contains 1 table.)
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 26
Entry Date: 2010
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Accession Number: EJ872309
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:The Sleep Quality Index (SQI) and the Centers for Disease Control's National College Health Risk Survey (NCHRS) were administered to 859 undergraduates at a large southeastern university. Results indicated that 76.6% reported occasional sleep problems and 11.8 % experienced poor sleep quality. Among the problems reported, "general morning tiredness" (82%) and "insomnia" (28%) were the most common. Certain health risk behaviors appear to be associated with poor sleep quality including fighting, suicide ideation, smoking, and alcohol use. Implications and limitations of the study are identified. (Contains 1 table.)
ISSN:0146-3934