Fatores de risco cardiovascular associados à qualidade do sono entre estudantes de enfermagem

Abstract

To analyze the association between sleep quality and cardiovascular risk factors/lifestyle habits among nursing students. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 176 undergraduate nursing students from the Federal University of Uberlândia. Sleep quality was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Pearson’s Chi-square test was applied for statistical analysis, with a significance level of α = 0.05. A total of 78 (44.3%) students exhibited impaired sleep quality. Additionally, factors such as tobacco use, physical inactivity, and high levels of anxiety and stress were significantly associated with poorer sleep quality (p < 0.05), suggesting that these factors may negatively impact the sleep onset process. These findings highlight the urgent need for interventions to address sleep disturbances among nursing students, promote healthy habits, and improve sleep hygiene, ultimately enhancing professional training and disease prevention.