On relationship between quality of sleep and physical activities among the students of Kashmir Valley

Abstract

Background: Sleep quality and physical activity are two mutually reliant and interconnected factors of healthy lifestyle and this relationship has become a focus of interest of researchers. But exactly how these two factors interact and the effect this has on well-being more generally should be explored further.

Objective: Investigate how sleep quality is related to physical activity, how physical activity affects sleep quality, and how balance between the two is important for overall well-being. Methods: The methods used did not specify any study design, sample or data collection procedures.

Results: There was a statistically significant negative correlation between the physical activity and sleep quality scores (r = -0.184, P<0.01), meaning that the higher the PA score, the lower the sleep quality score was (or vice versa, depending on the directionality of the association).

Conclusion: The results indicate a significant interplay between sleep quality and physical activity, suggesting that achieving a balance between the two will be important for achieving overall good health. Best practices to get a better night's sleep and improve exercise levels are explored.