Abstract

               Introduction: Sleep is an essential daily activity that plays a crucial role in both physical and mental health [1]. Poor sleep quality (PSQ) is considered one of the disorders that need to be detected and controlled early due to its adverse effects on health, high prevalence in the community, and its deep association with mental and sleep disorders [2]. Additionally, Tra Vinh University plays a significant role in training human resources for the Mekong Delta region and the whole country. The university has over 10,000 regular students, and in order to acquire specialized knowledge and postgraduation job opportunities, students must put in their utmost effort in their studies. However, students face the pressures of academic studies, examinations, as well as practical internships in the medical field and other disciplines. These factors can affect their sleep behavior, habits, and sleep quality. This leads to negative impacts on their ability to concentrate, think clearly, stay alert, and maintain interest in the learning process. Moreover, final-year students often experience high academic pressures and long working hours. Sleep deprivation or poor sleep quality can cause fatigue, stress, decreased productivity, and overall health issues. Therefore, research on sleep quality and identifying factors influencing the sleep quality of regular students, particularly final-year students at Tra Vinh University, is necessary to provide support measures for improving the quality of teaching and learning. Based on the aforementioned reasons, the topic “Sleep Quality and Some Related Factors Among Final-Year Students at Tra Vinh University” is deemed necessary for conducting research. Objective: To determine the prevalence of poor sleep quality and identify some factors related to sleep quality among final-year students at Tra Vinh University in 2023. Results: The study was conducted on 435 final-year students at Tra Vinh University, and the results revealed that 64.60% of the students had poor sleep quality. Furthermore, the correlation between sleep quality and academic pressure, smartphone addiction, and late-night smartphone usage among final-year students was found in this study. Conclusion: Using the PSQI scale to assess PSQ, the study found a relatively high prevalence rate of poor sleep quality (64.60%) among final-year students at Tra Vinh University. A statistically significant correlation (p<0.05) was found between sleep quality and academic pressure, smartphone addiction, and late-night smartphone usage among final-year students. Based on these findings, the study recommends that finalyear students at Tra Vinh University should pay more attention to their own sleep, and allocate their time reasonably between studying and recreational activities to achieve the best academic results through good-quality sleep.><0.05) was found between sleep quality and academic pressure, smartphone addiction, and late-night smartphone usage among final-year students. Based on these findings, the study recommends that finalyear students at Tra Vinh University should pay more attention to their own sleep, and allocate their time reasonably between studying and recreational activities to achieve the best academic results through good-quality sleep.