Akshara Theresa Babu
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Akshara Theresa Babu has a total of 9 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Emy Susan Thomas
Department of Pharmacy Practice, NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (NGSMIPS), NITTE (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, India
1 shared publication - Greeshma Mathew
Department of Pharmacy Practice, NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (NGSMIPS), NITTE (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, India
1 shared publication - Haritha S. Nath
Department of Pharmacy Practice, NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (NGSMIPS), Nitte (Deemed To Be University), Mangalore, India
1 shared publication - Jeffrey C. Reist
Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science, University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, Iowa City, IA, USA
1 shared publication - Kauma Kurian
MAMTA Health Institute for Mother and Child, B-5, Greater Kailash Enclave II, New Delhi 110048, India
1 shared publication - P. Vaidehi Bhat
Department of Pharmacy Practice, NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (NGSMIPS), Nitte (Deemed To Be University), Mangalore, India
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- 29 October 2021
- Published by Springer Nature in Sleep and Vigilance
- Vol. 6 (1) , 123-129
Altered Sleep Duration and Poor Quality of Sleep Among Pharmacy Students Amidst COVID-19 Lockdown: A South-Indian Study
Introduction/background The nationwide lockdown enforced due to the spread of coronavirus disease-2019 had a definite impact on sleep. Objective To observe any changes in the duration, pattern and quality of sleep among pharmacy students due to the lockdown. Methods A google form-based cross-sectional and descriptive study was carried out after approval was obtained from the ethical committee in the month of July 2021 among 310 pharmacy students. The validated form was electronically administered after obtaining the informed consent. All the data pertaining to duration, pattern and quality of sleep before and during the lockdown was collected and analyzed using STATA version 16.0. Results and Discussion Out of 310 participants, the study revealed an increase in the time needed to fall asleep (p value < 0.001) and in the total duration of sleep (p value < 0.001). A delay in the time of sleep in the morning (p value < 0.001) and at night (p value < 0.001) was also one among the many significant results. The incidences of jerky leg movements (p value < 0.001), snoring (p value < 0.001), frequent nightmares (p value < 0.001) and anxiety (p value < 0.001) were also increased as a direct effect of the lockdown. Conclusion The study has confirmed the detrimental impact of the lockdown on sleep among pharmacy students. All attributes of sleep duration and sleep quality have achieved statistical significance signifying the need to develop cognitive behavioral interventions and prevent the worsening of mental health amidst the COVID-19 era.
- 29 October 2021
- Published by Springer Nature in Sleep and Vigilance
- Vol. 6 (1) , 123-129
Altered Sleep Duration and Poor Quality of Sleep Among Pharmacy Students Amidst COVID-19 Lockdown: A South-Indian Study
Introduction/background The nationwide lockdown enforced due to the spread of coronavirus disease-2019 had a definite impact on sleep. Objective To observe any changes in the duration, pattern and quality of sleep among pharmacy students due to the lockdown. Methods A google form-based cross-sectional and descriptive study was carried out after approval was obtained from the ethical committee in the month of July 2021 among 310 pharmacy students. The validated form was electronically administered after obtaining the informed consent. All the data pertaining to duration, pattern and quality of sleep before and during the lockdown was collected and analyzed using STATA version 16.0. Results and Discussion Out of 310 participants, the study revealed an increase in the time needed to fall asleep (p value < 0.001) and in the total duration of sleep (p value < 0.001). A delay in the time of sleep in the morning (p value < 0.001) and at night (p value < 0.001) was also one among the many significant results. The incidences of jerky leg movements (p value < 0.001), snoring (p value < 0.001), frequent nightmares (p value < 0.001) and anxiety (p value < 0.001) were also increased as a direct effect of the lockdown. Conclusion The study has confirmed the detrimental impact of the lockdown on sleep among pharmacy students. All attributes of sleep duration and sleep quality have achieved statistical significance signifying the need to develop cognitive behavioral interventions and prevent the worsening of mental health amidst the COVID-19 era.