0246 Sleep Hygiene Mediates The Relationship Between Depression And Sleep Quality In College Freshman

Abstract Introduction A variety of attitudes, behaviors, and health attributes can influence sleep quality. Depression quality interact bidirectionally, with depressed individuals often sleeping worse. College freshman may be prone to worse depression due significant lifestyle changes, including hygiene (a set behaviors conditions promoting sleep). This study sought examine the relationship between in predicting first-year college students. Methods 165 participants were recruited investigate associated stress, mental health, physical activity eating as they entered college. Data recorded using Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI; Buysse et al., 1989), Hygiene Practice Scale (SHPS; Lin 2007; Yang 2010) Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression (CESD; Radloff, 1977). simple mediation analysis was run PROCESS macro SPSS (Model 4; Hayes, 2018) age gender covariates direct indirect associations on via practices. Results In model (R2 = .33, p < .001), had a effect (b 1.90, suggesting scoring higher engaged more unhealthy behaviors. The .47, .001) effects from .11, .005) .09, both scores poor associate pathway also .17, CI: .11 - .24), depression’s impact contributes Conclusion One connection reduced maladaptive hygiene. Future research should look at addressing incoming students healthy Support (If Any) NA