Most doctors are poor sleepers, face increased risk of health problems, says research paper

Chandigarh | Sunday | 31st March, 2019

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According to the research, 71.43 per cent resident doctors at GMC, Amritsar, are poor sleepers, 53.24 percent resident doctors have day time sleepiness. She added that the study showed that the resident doctors suffer from poor sleep quality, excessive day time sleepiness, anxiety, stress and depression. AdvertisingDr Oshine told Newsline that 71.43 per cent doctors were poor sleepers. 90.91 per cent resident doctors of 1st year of GMC Amritsar were satisfied with their life,40.26 per cent resident have mild to moderate anxiety, 31.16 per cent resident doctors suffer from depression, of which, 18.18 per cent suffer from moderate to severe depression. AdvertisingDr Oshine said,’’Professional counseling services for resident doctors will help in taking a step forward in managing stress, anxiety and depression..