Prevalence of insomnia and sleepinessin medical students belonging to an educational institution of Medellin (Colombia); 2013
Prevalencia de insomnio y somnolencia en estudiantes de medicina, Medellín. / Prevalence of insomnia and sleepinessin medical students belonging to an educational institution of Medellin (Colombia), 2013
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García Arnago, S. P., Monsalve Barrientos, K., Chávez Bertel, F. D., David Marriaga, A., & Cardona, J. (2014). Prevalence of insomnia and sleepinessin medical students belonging to an educational institution of Medellin (Colombia); 2013. Archivos De Medicina , 14(1), 92-102. https://doi.org/10.30554/archmed.14.1.235.2014
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García Arnago, S. P., Monsalve Barrientos, K., Chávez Bertel, F. D., David Marriaga, A., & Cardona, J. (2014). Prevalence of insomnia and sleepinessin medical students belonging to an educational institution of Medellin (Colombia); 2013. Archivos De Medicina , 14(1), 92-102. https://doi.org/10.30554/archmed.14.1.235.2014
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problems of physical, mental and social health, one of the main groups at risk for these disorders are the medical students. Materials and Methods: Prevalence study in 230 students randomly selected. For the screening of the disorders were used the scales of sleepiness and insomnia of Epworth. The analyzes were based on summary measures, frequency, nonparametric tests, prevalence and prevalence ratios. Results: The mean
age was 20 years, the average of credits enrolled was 20, 70% of the population was in the basic cycle. Smoking prevalence was 10% and consumption of alcohol of 51% The overall prevalence of insomnia was 93%, being more common in mild degree,
it was presented statistically significant association with the presence of underlyingdiseases and sex. The prevalence of somnolence was 73.5% being more common the moderate grade, it was statistically associated with the training cycle. Conclusion: The high prevalence of both sleep disorders found in this group, highlights the need to implement actions of primary and secondary prevention, due to negatives impacts for
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