Research Article

Stress, Sleep Quality, and Academic Performance among Dental Students in Shiraz, Iran

Table 2

The mean scores of the 7 components of the PSQI.

ComponentsYear of study (number)Scores (mean ± SD)

1-Subjective sleep quality4 (46)1.04 ± 0.66
5 (46)1.13 ± 0.71
6 (46)0.95 ± 0.63
Total (138)1.04 ± 0.66

2-Delays in falling asleep4 (46)1.15 ± 0.91
5 (46)1.30 ± 0.98
6 (46)1.34 ± 0.92
Total (138)1.26 ± 0.28

3-Sleep duration4 (46)1.17 ± 0.82
5 (46)0.91 ± 0.72
6 (46)0.71 ± 0.71
Total (138)2.29 ± 0.75

4-Efficiency and effectiveness of sleeping4 (46)0.087 ± 0.28
5 (46)0.26 ± 0.71
6 (46)0.23 ± 0.56
Total (138)0.19 ± 0.51

5-Sleep disorders4 (46)0.98 ± 0.49
5 (46)0.98 ± 0.49
6 (46)0.98 ± 0.53
Total (138)0.98 ± 0.50

6-Hypnotic drugs4 (46)0.26 ± 0.77
5 (46)0.30 ± 0.75
6 (46)0.34 ± 0.73
Total (138)0.30 ± 0.75

7-Inadequate performance throughout the day4 (46)0.95 ± 0.81
5 (46)1.00 ± 0.86
6 (46)1.15 ± 0.89
Total (138)1.03 ± 0.85

Total4 (46)5.65 ± 2.48
5 (46)5.89 ± 3.00
6 (46)5.73 ± 2.32
Total (138)5.76 ± 2.6