PREVALENCE OF INSOMNIA AMONG NURSES WORKING IN TERTIARY CARE HOSPITALS OF ISLAMABAD

Abstract

Insomnia is a sleep disorder that affects a person's ability to sleep, resulting in impaired functioning. Nurses are more likely to be affected by insomnia, given their hectic schedules, long working hours, and irregular working shifts. This study was conducted to assess the prevalence of insomnia among nurses in tertiary care hospitals of Islamabad. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted, and data was collected from a sample of 120 nurses through simple random sampling. Insomnia was measured by standardized tools, including Athens Insomnia Scale and Insomnia Severity Index. According to this study, it was revealed that 40.8% of nurses were suffering from insomnia, as measured by Athens Insomnia Scale, whereas 61% of nurses were suffering from insomnia symptoms, as measured by Insomnia Severity Index. A significant number of nurses were suffering from insufficient sleep duration and poor sleep quality, affecting their daily functioning. This study revealed that insomnia is a serious health issue affecting a large number of nurses, and it may compromise their mental health and patient care quality.