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| Published: February 07, 2017

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

Mr. Vikas Kumar Sharma

Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Amity University, Gwalior, M.P., India Google Scholar More about the auther

, Dr. Rajendra Kumar Sharma

Associate Professor & Head of Department, Clinical Psychology, Department, Amity University Gwalior, M.P., India Google Scholar More about the auther

DIP: 18.01.079/20170402

DOI: 10.25215/0402.079

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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.

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ISSN 2348-5396

ISSN 2349-3429

18.01.079/20170402

10.25215/0402.079

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Published in   Volume 04, Issue 2, January-March, 2017