0192 Sleep Hygiene and Self-Efficacy for Sleep Hygiene among Good and Poor Sleepers: A Secondary Analysis

Abstract Introduction College students are at risk for sleep disturbances that may influence academic performance and cognitive function. Poor hygiene quality over time results in inadequate daytime sleepiness, which, if not addressed, eventually leads to deprivation adverse health effects. The current study aims identify practices self-efficacy relate poor good sleepers categorized according the Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) Score > or < 5) among a sample of college students. Methods Secondary analysis baseline data from student participants aged 18-26 an intervention was used. All completed demographic, hygiene, assessments. (e.g., index [SHI], Self-efficacy inventory [SHESHI], PSQI). Descriptive statistics were calculated quality, variables. Results (n=119) included 15 Freshmen, 30 Sophomores, 52 Juniors, 21 Seniors, which 26 male 93 female total mean age=20.6 y +2.0, range: 18-26; 82.4% White, 55% worked part-time, 69.8% considered themselves night owls. Data examined determine differed across key demographic There no statistically significant differences between groups. comprised 47.0 % (n=56) 52.9% (n=63) sleepers. A Mann-Whitney U test run there scores Mean rank (44.15) significantly lower than (74.09), U=876, z = -4.725, p <.001. (76.05) higher (45.73) U=865, -4.793, Conclusion Preliminary descriptive findings highlight characteristics efficacy with sleep. surveys subjective measures. Future use objective measure actual would add understanding issues Support (if any) N/A