Effectiveness of Structured Psycho-Education Intervention on Sleep Hygiene & Sleep Disorders in Under Graduate University Students

Background- Sleep plays an important role in maintaining good Physical and mental health throughout the life. Timely and adequate sleep will improve quality of life, protect mental and physical health. The present study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of structured Psycho education intervention regarding sleep hygiene and sleep disorders on knowledge of under graduate university students at Amity University Gwalior. Methodology- A pre-experimental study was conducted with 50 Pre-undergraduate students; samples were selected using simple random sampling technique, and the data was collected using structured socio-demographic Performa and knowledge questionnaire on sleep hygiene and sleep disorders. Structured counseling on sleep hygiene and sleep disorders was given on the same day. Post-test was conducted after ten days. Results- There was a statistically significant difference in pre-and post-test knowledge scores (t=8.25, p < 0.05) of undergraduate university students with respect to sleep hygiene and sleep disorders. Conclusion -Findings conclude that structured Psycho education programme regarding sleep hygiene and sleep disorders was effective in increasing knowledge among pre-university students.