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Prevalence And Associated Factors Of Sleeping Pills Use Among Students In A Malaysian University
Author(s):
Redhwan Ahmed Al-Naggar*, Zaleha Mohd Isa**, Ramli Musa***
Institution(s):
*Department of Medical Science, International Medical School, Management and Science University (MSU), 40100, Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia; **Department of Community Health, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre (UKMMC), 56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur; ***Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), 25150, Kuantan, Pahang Darul Makmur, Malaysia.
Abstract:
Objective:
This paper aimed to determine the prevalence of sleeping pills use among university students and its associated factors in Malaysia.
Methods:
This cross-sectional study was conducted in January 2010 among 200 students from Management and Science University (MSU), Shah Alam, Malaysia. The survey was conducted by distributing self-administered questionnaires. The questionnaire was developed based on the literature review. The students were chosen randomly using convenience sampling.
Results:
A total of 200 university students participated in this study. The prevalence of using sleeping pills among university students is 7.5%. The majority of the participants were Malay 146 (73.0%), from urban area 169 (84.5%), from medical and health sciences background 101 (50.5%). This study showed that there is a significant relationship between using sleeping pills and depression (p= 0.03). There is also a significant relationship between using sleeping pills and inducing sleep by reading (p=0.04).
Conclusion:
The prevalence of sleeping pills usage among university students is relatively high. This study showed that there is a significant relationship between using sleeping pills and depression. ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry, Vol.11(2): July - Dec 2010: XX XX.
Keywords: Prevalence, Sleeping Pills Use, university Students, Malaysian.
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