The Relationship Between Stress Levels and Sleep Quality Among Pre-Clinical Students of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Alkhairaat Palu
Abstract
Stress is a condition that can affect an individual's physiological and psychological balance, including sleep quality. Pre-clinical medical students face high academic pressure, which may increase stress levels and negatively impact their sleep quality. This study aims to determine the relationship between stress levels and sleep quality among pre-clinical students of the Faculty of Medicine at Universitas Alkhairaat Palu. This analytical observational study used a cross-sectional design. The sample was selected using a total sampling technique, with a total of 165 pre-clinical students. Stress levels were measured using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-42) questionnaire, while sleep quality was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Data were analyzed using the Spearman correlation test with a significance level of p<0.05. The results showed that most students had normal stress levels (59.4%), while 40.6% experienced mild to severe stress. Additionally, 92.1% of students had poor sleep quality. Bivariate analysis indicated a significant relationship between stress levels and sleep quality 1 (p<0.001) with a Spearman’s rho correlation coefficient of 0.535, indicating a moderate positive correlation. There is a significant relationship between stress levels and sleep quality among pre-clinical students of the Faculty of Medicine at Universitas Alkhairaat Palu, where higher stress levels are associated with poorer sleep quality.
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