Frequency and Factors of Sleep Paralysis Among Medical Students of Karachi
Sleep paralysis is a prevalent phenomenon characterized by suffocation, immobility, and hallucinations. Its causes remain unknown, although the neurotransmitter imbalance is suggested as a potential factor. This condition is closely associated with hallucinations and a sense of intrusion, often obse...
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| description | Sleep paralysis is a prevalent phenomenon characterized by suffocation, immobility, and hallucinations. Its causes remain unknown, although the neurotransmitter imbalance is suggested as a potential factor. This condition is closely associated with hallucinations and a sense of intrusion, often observed in patients with narcolepsy, hypertension, and seizures.
A cross-sectional study was conducted in various medical colleges in Karachi, involving 297 participants aged 18 to 30 years. The participants were divided into groups based on gender and year of study. They were surveyed about the frequency of sleep paralysis episodes, their beliefs about the phenomenon, sleep routines, and academic impacts.
Among the respondents, a significant number of females (n=209, 70.3%) reported experiencing sleep paralysis. The overall mean age was 20±2.0 years. Correlation analysis revealed an insignificant relationship between depression and mental anxiety (p=0.147). Similarly, no significant association was found when comparing the occurrence of sleep paralysis (p=0.16). However, a notable finding was the significant link between sleep paralysis and its impact on academics (p=0.043).
This study highlighted the frequency of sleep paralysis among medical students, particularly among females. Furthermore, it emphasizes the diverse beliefs held by individuals regarding these frightening episodes. To address this neglected issue, it is essential to conduct awareness sessions aimed at understanding and alleviating sleep paralysis in individuals' lives. |
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A cross-sectional study was conducted in various medical colleges in Karachi, involving 297 participants aged 18 to 30 years. The participants were divided into groups based on gender and year of study. They were surveyed about the frequency of sleep paralysis episodes, their beliefs about the phenomenon, sleep routines, and academic impacts.
Among the respondents, a significant number of females (n=209, 70.3%) reported experiencing sleep paralysis. The overall mean age was 20±2.0 years. Correlation analysis revealed an insignificant relationship between depression and mental anxiety (p=0.147). Similarly, no significant association was found when comparing the occurrence of sleep paralysis (p=0.16). However, a notable finding was the significant link between sleep paralysis and its impact on academics (p=0.043).
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