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ABSTRACT
Sleep patterns play a crucial role in the overall health and well-being of individuals, particularly among undergraduate students who face unique academic, social, and lifestyle challenges. This study aimed to assess the sleep patterns of undergraduate students attending tertiary institutions in Edo State, Nigeria. The research was conducted to better understand the prevalence of sleep-related issues, their contributing factors, and potential implications for academic performance and student well-being. The research had a target population of undergraduate nursing students of the University of Benin. Two hundred and fifty three (253) samples were randomly collected using both the accidental non-probability and the simple random sampling methods. A self structured questionnaire using 28 open ended questions was developed, distributed, retrieved and analyzed using the simple percentage and presented in tables. Findings revealed that all 100% undergraduate nursing students of the University of Benin never received formal education or training on sleep quality in their study, sleep quality of students is affected by sleep environment, such as noise levels or room lighting, affects their sleep quality, 98.8%, and undergraduate students experience inadequate sleep duration and poor sleep quality due to academic pressures (97.9%). The results of this study suggest the need for targeted interventions and awareness campaigns in Edo State's tertiary institutions to improve undergraduate students' sleep patterns. Implementing policies and programs that emphasize the importance of sleep hygiene, time management, and stress reduction may positively impact both academic performance and overall student well-being. Students must cultivate the habit of having sufficient daily sleep and to be supported by the department, fixed bed time and waking time to improve their sleep pattern and the establishment of a sleep unit and other sleep-related issues. In summary, this study illuminates Edo State undergraduate students' sleep habits and highlights the need of treating sleep-related problems to improve their academic performance and general life quality.
