International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access

Association between physical activity and insomnia in Saudi female students

International Conference and Exhibition on Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

August 19-21, 2013 Embassy Suites Las Vegas, NV, USA

Einas Al-Eisa

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: Int J Phys Med Rehabil

Abstract :

S leep problems among university students are common; however, most studies regarding exercise and sleep have been concerned with the influence of exercise on sleep efficiency in clinical conditions and diagnostic insomnia, not on its effects in the prevention and treatment in healthy community. Aim: This study, conducted among young Saudi female students, aimed to assess the relationship between the physical activity and insomnia. Design: Cross- sectional design Procedure: One hundred and five students from the College of Applied Medical Sciences (CAMS) participated and were subjected to walk motivation program for three weeks. Outcome measure: Insomnia was assessed subjectively before and after 3 weeks using insomnia severity index (ISI) and the physical activity measured objectively by counting number of steps using pedometer. Results: There was improvement in insomnia severity index scores after 3 weeks but a weak correlation was found between physical activity and insomnia at (r=-0.096). Conclusion: Findings imply that there lies an association between insomnia and physical activity among young Saudi female students.