Sleep Quality Among Student Nurses in a Ghanaian Tertiary Institution: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background Sleep quality among nursing students is crucial for their academic performance and overall well-being. Understanding the demographic and psychosocial factors influencing sleep quality can help in developing targeted interventions. Purpose This study aimed to examine the sleep quality of nursing students and identify key predictors of poor sleep quality. Method A total of 224 nursing students participated in a survey assessing demographics, sleep quality using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and psychosocial factors including anxiety, stress, and social support. Multiple regression and chi-square tests were used to analyze the data. Findings Results indicated that 77.7% of participants had poor sleep quality. Anxiety (β = -0.312, p < 0.001) and stress (β = -0.245, p = 0.003) were significant predictors of poor sleep quality. The chi-square test revealed a significant association between gender and sleep quality (χ² = 12.34, p = 0.002), with female students more likely to experience poor sleep. Discussion The study highlights the high prevalence of poor sleep quality among nursing students and the significant role of anxiety and stress. Interventions to reduce stress and anxiety, particularly among female students, are recommended to improve sleep quality.