Version 1
: Received: 27 February 2024 / Approved: 28 February 2024 / Online: 29 February 2024 (16:54:47 CET)
Version 2
: Received: 1 March 2024 / Approved: 6 March 2024 / Online: 6 March 2024 (04:49:17 CET)
How to cite:
Schmickler, J.; Robbins, R.; Snider Ziporyn, P.; Quan, S. The Impact of an Online Sleep Education Program (Sleep 101) on Sleep Hygiene and Sleep Behavior in College Students. Preprints2024, 2024021644. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.1644.v1
Schmickler, J.; Robbins, R.; Snider Ziporyn, P.; Quan, S. The Impact of an Online Sleep Education Program (Sleep 101) on Sleep Hygiene and Sleep Behavior in College Students . Preprints 2024, 2024021644. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.1644.v1
Schmickler, J.; Robbins, R.; Snider Ziporyn, P.; Quan, S. The Impact of an Online Sleep Education Program (Sleep 101) on Sleep Hygiene and Sleep Behavior in College Students. Preprints2024, 2024021644. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.1644.v1
APA Style
Schmickler, J., Robbins, R., Snider Ziporyn, P., & Quan, S. (2024). The Impact of an Online Sleep Education Program (Sleep 101) on Sleep Hygiene and Sleep Behavior in College Students<strong> </strong>. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.1644.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Schmickler, J., Pallas Snider Ziporyn and Stuart Quan. 2024 "The Impact of an Online Sleep Education Program (Sleep 101) on Sleep Hygiene and Sleep Behavior in College Students<strong> </strong>" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.1644.v1
Abstract
Background: Educating college students about the importance of good sleep habits could lead to the adoption of healthier sleep routines, including sufficient sleep duration and sleep quality. The current pre-post study examines the impact of completing a sleep education program called “Sleep 101” on (1) sleep hygiene practices, (2) sleep quality, and (3) weekday and weekend sleep behaviors among college students. “Sleep 101” is an interactive online course developed to educate college students about the importance of sleep by addressing basic sleep physiology, the impact of sleep on mood, academic and physical performance, the interactions between sleep and various substances, and common sleep disorders. Methods: 338college students were recruited from a midsized public university in the US and invited to participate in “Sleep 101”, of which 25 participants completed the baseline and post-intervention questionnaire. The Sleep Hygiene Index (SHI) was utilized to evaluate sleep hygiene practices, while standard questions were employed to assess weekday and weekend sleep behaviors and overall sleep quality. Results: Those who completed the study demonstrated a significant increase in weekday sleep duration and were less likely to engage in negative prior bedtime activities. In addition, 40% of those who completed baseline and post-intervention assessments noticed improvements in their sleep quality. Conclusion: These findings suggest that a brief online program is beneficial in improving sleep behaviors among college and could be a scalable approach to addressing current sleep issues and preventing future sleep problems in college students.
Keywords
sleep hygiene; sleep behavior; college students; sleep education program
Subject
Public Health and Healthcare, Public, Environmental and Occupational Health
Copyright:
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