RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SLEEP QUALITY AND BREAKFAST HABITS AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Authors : Çiğdem Bozkır, Ayşegül Güngör

Pages : 172-182

Doi:10.35232/estudamhsd.1659853

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Publication Date : 2025-06-05

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study aims to evaluate the relationship between sleep quality and breakfast habits among students at the School of Health. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted with 291 students at Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University School of Health between January and May 2020. Data was collected through a questionnaire that included sociodemographic characteristics, anthropometric information, breakfast habits, and sleep patterns. Sleep quality was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Multiple linear regression was used to understand breakfast behaviour and other factors affecting the PSQI total score. The mean age of the participants was 20.78 (±2.33) years, and 75% were women. The study revealed that 68% of the participants had poor sleep quality, and 76% of those with good sleep quality had regular breakfast habits (p<0.05). Multiple linear regression analysis showed that consuming eggs less than 1-2 times a week (β=1.45) and consuming filter coffee every day (β=1.44) increased PSQI scores, indicating poorer sleep quality. Conversely, regular breakfast (β=-0.78) and lunch (β=-0.62) consumption were associated with lower PSQI scores, indicating better sleep quality (R²=0.21, p<0.01). This study found a significant bidirectional relationship between sleep quality and breakfast habits among university students. Regular breakfast consumption, adherence to meal timing, and minimizing the time interval between the last meal and bedtime are associated with better sleep quality.
Keywords : Uyku kalitesi, kahvaltı alışkanlıkları, üniversite öğrencileri, Pittsburgh uyku kalitesi indeksi (PSQI)

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