Academic Stress and Its Impact on Sleep Quality among Undergraduate Nursing Students in Jaipur: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract

Introduction: Nursing students frequently experience academic stress as a result of their demanding coursework, clinical obligations, and performance standards. Stress has a detrimental effect on sleep quality, which can result in poor mental and physical health.

Methodology: A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted among 100 undergraduate nursing students in selected colleges of Jaipur using a structured questionnaire including Academic Stress Scale and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Convenience sampling technique was used. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics

Results: According to the results, 64% of students had moderate stress, 22% experienced high stress, and 14% experienced low stress. Seventy percent of students had poor quality sleep. Academic stress and sleep quality were shown to be significantly correlated (p < 0.05).

Conclusion: Nursing students' sleep quality is greatly impacted by academic stress. Stress reduction and better sleep hygiene require interventions.

Keywords: Academic Stress, Sleep Quality, Nursing Students, PSQI, Mental Health