A protocol study on assessment of sleep cycle pattern, quality, and its determinant among Young Adults in an urban area of Wardha.

Abstract

Abstract* Introduction The value of sleep in preserving health and well-being is widely understood, especially among young people. To improve cognitive abilities, especially memory retention, adequate sleep is essential. Inadequate sleep quality and the resulting daytime sleepiness can negatively affect young adults’ physical and cognitive health and performance. Objective To assess the sleep cycle pattern, quality, electronic usage at bedtime, and diet among young adults in an urban area of Wardha. Protocol An observational cross-sectional study will be carried out with young adults to evaluate sleep patterns. Sleep quality and related risk factors will be measured using self-reports by participants. The link between many risk variables and poor sleep quality will be investigated using logistic regression analysis. Study Implication The study will help understand and address sleep quality in young adults. The information gathered in the study can further help serve as data for future research. The understanding of why sleep quality is poor among young adults and how their sleep cycle pattern is disturbed.