Authors : Divyanshi Mishra; Soni Kumari; Hoihkim Thomte

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 10 - October

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26Oct1577

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Abstract : Background: Sleep quality and fatigue are important aspects of student well-being. Examination-related workload, extended study hours, screen use and irregular routines may affect sleep and daytime functioning. This study assessed sleep quality and fatigue among nursing students during an examination period at Sharda University.  Materials and Methods: A quantitative approach and descriptive research design were used. The study included 200 nursing students of Sharda University, Greater Noida. Data were collected during the examination period on 15–16 May 2026 using a structured questionnaire covering demographic and lifestyle characteristics, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS). Frequencies, percentages, Pearson’s correlation and chi-square tests were reported in the source project.

Keywords : Sleep Quality; Fatigue; Nursing Students; Examination Period; Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index; Fatigue Severity Scale.

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