PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SLEEP QUALITY AMONG HEALTHY ADULTS IN JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Abstract

Physical activity (PA) and good sleep quality are crucial components of individual health and well-being. We aimed to evaluate PA and sleep quality among adults living in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. As well as, to analyze the factors associated with PA and sleep quality among this population. We conducted a cross-sectional questionnaire-based study. We used two validated questionnaires: the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ), and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).  This study included 455 individuals, 298 (65.5%) were females, 314 (69%) were non-Saudi, and 215 (47.3%) were in the age group between 18-30 years. 41.3% of the participants had low PA, 24.8% had moderate PA, and 33.8% had high PA. Poor sleep quality was reported by 62.9 % of the participants. Physical inactivity was significantly associated with high age group (51 - 60 years) (OR: 2.58, 95% C.I.: 1.16 − 5.74, p = 0.02), female gender (OR: 3.08, 95% C.I.: 1.94 − 4.9, p <0.0001), ever married status (OR: 1.89, 95% C.I.: 1.89 − 3.07 p = 0.01), overweight or obesity (OR: 1.82, 95% C.I.: 1.17 − 2.78, p = 0.007), and smoking (OR: 1.71, 95% C.I.: 1.05 − 2.78, p = 0.031). Poor sleep quality was strongly associated with both physical inactivity (OR: 2.29, 95% C.I.: 1.51 − 3.47, P= 0.0001) and being overweight or obese (OR: 2.1, 95% C.I.: 1.41− 3.13, p = 0.0003). A high frequency of physical inactive and poor sleep quality was reported among adults living in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. A significant association was found between physical inactivity and poor sleep quality. Given the high prevalence of poor sleep quality in this population, public health interventions promoting regular physical activity, particularly among high-risk groups, are essential to improving sleep quality and overall health outcomes.