A Study to Assess Insomnia and Sleep Quality Among Post-Graduate Residents of a Medical College in Urban Bengaluru

Kumar Dhal, Nitish; A R, Manasa; Manjunatha, Shashikala; C, Chandrakala

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Kumar Dhal N, A R M, Manjunatha S, C C. A Study to Assess Insomnia and Sleep Quality Among Post-Graduate Residents of a Medical College in Urban Bengaluru. Health Science Monitor 2025; 4 (4) :260-268
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A Study to Assess Insomnia and Sleep Quality Among Post-Graduate Residents of a Medical College in Urban Bengaluru

Nitish Kumar Dhal ^*

, Manasa A R

, Shashikala Manjunatha

, Chandrakala C

Department of Community Medicine, Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital, Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Background Sleep quality plays a crucial role in maintaining overall well-being. Postgraduates, due to their demanding academic and clinical responsibilities, are prone to sleep disturbances. Hence, in this context, this study was conducted among postgraduate residents using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index to examine their sleep quality. To evaluate the proportion of Insomnia and assess sleep quality among postgraduate residents of a medical college in Urban Bengaluru.
Methods A total of 126 postgraduate students studying at a medical college were included in our cross-sectional study, which employed a simple random sampling method. Data was obtained by the interview method using a pretested semi-structured questionnaire that included the PSQI Scale and information on the socio-demographic profile of the participants. Participants were grouped into categories of varying sleep quality, such as Good Sleep Quality, Poor Sleep Quality, Sleep Disturbance, and Severe Sleep Disturbance.
Results The mean age of the participants was 29 ± 2 years. Poor sleep quality was observed in 78 (62%) participants, and sleep disturbance was seen in 21 (17%) participants. The most common age group affected was 25–29 years. Males, clinical department postgraduates, unmarried participants, those from nuclear families, and those with night duties at least once a week had higher proportions of poor sleep quality and sleep disturbances. There was no statistically significant association seen between age, gender, type of family, department, marital status, socioeconomic status, and sleep quality.
Conclusion Poor sleep quality was observed in two-thirds of the participants, and sleep disturbance was observed in one-fifth of the participants.

Keywords: Insomnia, Postgraduates, PSQI, Sleep quality

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Type of Study: Research Article | Subject: General
Received: 2025/06/26 | Accepted: 2025/09/28 | Published: 2025/11/19

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