Sleep quality among nurses in a tertiary hospital in Manipur

Abstract

Context: Sleep disorder is a common problem worldwide. Nurses are also at risk of poor sleep owing to their work nature. The sleep quality of nurses has serious implications on their health as well as patients' care. Aims: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of poor sleep quality among nurses working in a tertiary hospital and to identify the factors associated with it. Settings and Design: A cross-sectional study was conducted in a tertiary hospital in Imphal. Subjects and Methods: All the nurses who were regular employees and had worked in the hospital for more than a year were included. Data were collected with the help of a self-administered questionnaire. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index was used to measure sleep quality, and anxiety and depression were measured with the help of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. Statistical Analysis Used: Chi-square test was used to test for significance among proportions and t-test for comparing means. Multiple logistic regression analysis was also done. Results: A total of 457 nurses completed the questionnaires. The mean age of the participants was 39.12 ± 8.591 years. The prevalence of poor sleep quality was 43%. Anxiety and depression were significantly associated with poor sleep quality. Conclusions: Four out of every ten nurses had poor sleep quality. The high prevalence of poor sleep quality among the nurses is a matter of concern and warrants further investigation.