Year: 2024 | Month: December | Volume: 14 | Issue: 12 | Pages: 1-9
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20241201
Association of Sleep Quality and Duration on Chest Expansion, BMI and Blood Pressure Among College Going Students - An Observational Study
Surya Joy1, Royline Fathima Pinto2, Vignesh Bhat P3
1Physiotherapy Intern, Tejasvini Physiotherapy College, Kudupu, Mangalore.
2Lecturer, Tejasvini Physiotherapy College, Kudupu, Mangalore.
3Assistant Professor, Tejasvini Physiotherapy College, Kudupu, Mangalore.
Corresponding Author: Royline Fathima Pinto
ABSTRACT
Background & Objective: Sleep quality is an important concept that many adults struggle with, as they often have trouble falling asleep. A good quality sleep and adequate sleep duration are essential for overall health and well-being. However, several studies have documented that disrupted sleep pattern affect several health factors in young adults due to their lifestyle. The study aims at finding the association of sleep quality, and duration on chest expansion, BMI, and blood pressure among college-going students.
Methodology: The study involved 100 students (50 with each gender) aged between 18-28 years, received detailed information about the study’s goals and procedures to ensure transparency. Written informed consent was obtained from all participants. Heights and weights were recorded to calculate BMI. Blood pressure was measured using sphygmomanometer for three sessions in a day. Chest expansion was assessed at three levels in standing.
Results: The study found no significant correlation between PSQI scores and BMI (r = 0.062, p > 0.05). However, there was a statistically significant weak negative correlation between PSQI scores and systolic blood pressure (p = 0.011 < 0.05) as well as diastolic blood pressure (p = 0.026 < 0.05). There was no significant correlation between PSQI scores and chest expansion at different levels (p > 0.05).
Conclusion: Among college students, inadequate sleep quality and duration (PSQI) didn't significantly impact BMI or chest expansion. Nevertheless, it is associated with lowered systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
Key words: Sleep Duration, Sleep Quality, BMI, Chest Expansion, Systolic BP, Diastolic BP.