Circadian Rhythm Characteristics, Poor Sleep Quality, Daytime Sleepiness and Common Psychiatric Disorders among Thai College Students

摘要: Introduction To investigate the relationship between common psychiatric disorders (CPDs) and sleep characteristics (evening chronotype, poor quality daytime sleepiness) among Thai college students. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted 2,970 undergraduate students in Thailand. Students were asked to complete a self-administered questionnaire that collected information about lifestyle demographic characteristics. The Horne Ostberg Morningness–Eveningness Questionnaire (MEQ), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) used evaluate circadian preference, sleepiness, respectively. General Health Questionnaire-12 (GHQ-12) presence of CPDs. Logistic regression models estimate adjusted odds ratios (ORs) 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs) CPDs relation covariates interest. Results A total 337 classified as having (11.2%; CI 10.1–12.3%). Evening chronotype (OR = 3.35; 2.09–5.37), (OR = 4.89; 3.66–6.54) excessive sleepiness (OR = 1.95; 1.54–2.47) statistically significantly associated with CPDs. Discussion Our demonstrated are students. Further, evening strongly increased risk These findings highlight importance educating school administrators their impact on mental health.