Changes in sleeping habits during the pubertal years; A descriptive study conducted in Jordan

Background: There is limited information about changes in sleeping habits during the pubertal years of development among adolescents Jordan. Objective: This study examined at onset and end puberty. Methods: utilized data from a nationwide survey Participants: Sleeping were obtained 3,661 aged 11(onset puberty) 15 (end their mothers using self-reported questionnaire. The number hours slept bedtimes wake-up times on both school non-school days examined. Results: On days, 60% 11-year-old 34% 15-year-old between 8:00-10:00 pm. adolescent group reported significantly longer than group, proportions who met minimal recommended 64% 54%, respectively. long for groups attending government schools; varied with family income maternal education. In case groups, gender, income, type school. Conclusion: At years, differ those insufficient sleep much evident 11 but more pronounced latter. Nursing initiatives to address poor are warranted, given efficacy promoting healthy growth within this age group.