PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS OF INSOMNIA AND SLEEP DISORDERS AMONG MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS IN KSA: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Abstract

Objective: This research aims to determine the Prevalence and Risk Factors of Insomnia and Sleep Disorders among Medical Professionals in KSA.

Methods: This study will employ a cross-sectional design to assess the prevalence and risk factors of insomnia and sleep disorders among medical professionals in Saudi Arabia. Data will be collected through self-administered questionnaires to ensure comprehensive insights into prevalence and risk factors.

Results: The study included 350 participants. The most frequent gender among them was female (n= 208, 59.4%) and male (n= 142, 40.5%).  The most frequent age among study participants was 36-40 years (n= 137, 39.1%), followed by 31-35 years (n= 109, 31.1%), then 25-30 years (n=57, 16.3%), and less than 25 years (n=47, 13.4%). The most frequent nationality among study participants was Saudi (n= 287, 82%) and non-Saudi (n= 63, 18%). The Caffeine intake among study participants with the most frequent was three or less cups per day (n=175, 50%), followed by more than three cups per day (n=100, 28.5%), then no coffee (n=75, 21.4%). The participants were asked if they were satisfied with their current sleeping pattern. The most frequent were very dissatisfied (n=112, 32%), followed by dissatisfied (n=90, 25.7%), then moderately satisfied (n=80, 22.9%), and satisfied (n=48, 13.7%), very satisfied (n=20, 5.7%).

Conclusion:  The study highlights a significant prevalence of insomnia and sleep disorders among medical professionals in Saudi Arabia, underscoring the impact of demographic factors, work environment, and lifestyle habits. The results indicate that a considerable portion of healthcare workers experience dissatisfaction with their sleep quality, which directly affects their personal well-being and professional performance