Correlation between anthropometric indicators and sleep quality among Brazilian university students

The current study investigated the correlation between anthropometric indicators and sleep quality among Brazilian university students using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. A cross-sectional assessment with 702 university students was conducted between March 2010 and June 2011. Results showed th...

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Published in:Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S P 2013-08, Vol.47 (4), p.852-859
Main Authors: de Vasconcelos, Hérica Cristina Alves, Fragoso, Luciana Vládia Carvalhêdo, Marinho, Niciane Bandeira Pessoa, de Araújo, Márcio Flávio Moura, de Freitas, Roberto Wagner Júnior Freire, Zanetti, Maria Lúcia, Damasceno, Marta Maria Coelho
Format: Article
Language:eng ; por
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Anthropometry
Brazil
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Humans
Male
Nursing
Quality of Life
Sleep
Students
Universities
Young Adult
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Summary:The current study investigated the correlation between anthropometric indicators and sleep quality among Brazilian university students using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. A cross-sectional assessment with 702 university students was conducted between March 2010 and June 2011. Results showed that cases of obesity were more frequent among students who were good sleepers. On the other hand, overweight and high cervical and abdominal circumference was most prominent among poor sleepers. Thus, apart from the damage caused by sleep disorders alone, additional risks due to the association between poor sleep quality and being overweight, central obesity, and increased cervical perimeter are highlighted.
ISSN:0080-6234
DOI:10.1590/S0080-623420130000400012