Comparación del nivel de somnolencia diurna entre estudiantes de primer y quinto año de la carrera de odontología de la Universidad Finis Terrae en el año 2022

Abstract

"Introduction: Daytime sleepiness (DS) is a common symptom of sleep disorders, it is the difficulty or inability to maintain a state of alertness during the waking period of the day, generating a feeling of tiredness, lethargy, weakness, lack of mental agility. , and involuntary sleep lapses. This sleep deprivation is mainly determined by academic demands, face-to-face clinical activities, family responsibilities, extracurricular activities, use of technology and social networks before going to sleep, consumption of stimulant substances and medication, contributing to poor quality sleep. The objective of this study is to determine if there is a higher level of daytime sleepiness in fifth-year students compared to first-year students of the Dentistry career at Finis Terrae University in the year 2022. Materials and methods: Cross-sectional analytical observational study, with a population sample of 31 first and fifth year dentistry students enrolled in 2022 at Finis Terrae University, who responded to a questionnaire: ""Epworth sleepiness scale"". Results: Of the total population, the students had an average age between 18 and 30 years; Of the 31 respondents, 22.6% were men and 77.4% were women. It was established that 20% of first-year students and 25% of 5th-year students had a high probability of falling asleep. Conclusion: When comparing the results of the level of sleepiness of both courses, there was no statistically significant difference as the years of the Dentistry degree progressed. Materials and methods: Cross-sectional analytical observational study, with a population sample of 31 first and fifth year dentistry students enrolled in 2022 at Finis Terrae University, who answered a questionnaire: ""Epworth Sleepiness Scale"". Results: Of the total population, the students had an average age between 18 and 30 years; Of the 31 respondents, 22.6% were men and 77.4% women. It was established that 20% of freshmen and 25% of 5th year students had a high probability of falling asleep. Conclusion: When comparing the results of the level of sleepiness of both courses, there was no statistically significant difference as the years of the Dentistry career progressed."