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Abstract：
BACKGROUND: Sleep hygiene is crucial for child development, influencing physical health, cognitive function, and emotional well-being. Parental knowledge and practices significantly influence children\'s sleep habits, yet gaps in understanding persist, impacting sleep quality and overall health outcomes. In Saudi Arabia, rapid societal changes and modern lifestyles pose unique challenges to maintaining healthy sleep habits among children. This study aims to assess parental knowledge and management of sleep hygiene, providing insights for targeted interventions tailored to Saudi cultural contexts.
METHODS: This cross-sectional study assessed parental knowledge and management of sleep hygiene among children in Saudi Arabia. Participants (N=729) were recruited from pediatric clinics and online forums, comprising parents with at least one child aged 0-18 years who completed surveys in Arabic or English. A comprehensive survey collected demographic data, parental sleep hygiene knowledge, practices, and concerns. Data were gathered between January and March 2024 via online and clinic-based distribution and analyzed using SPSS version 25 for descriptive statistics.
RESULTS: The survey was completed by 729 participants, predominantly aged 25-44 years (70.4%), holding predominantly bachelor\'s degrees (34.7%), and employed full-time (49.7%). The majority reported having 2-3 children (54.9%). Findings indicated that 69.1% (504 participants) correctly identified school-aged children\'s sleep needs, and 71.0% (518 participants) recognized the importance of limiting electronic device use before bedtime. Sleep management practices revealed that 81.3% (592 participants) of parents adhered to bedtime routines, and 65.6% (478 participants) managed electronic device use appropriately. Bedtimes typically ranged from 7 to 9 PM for 90.5% (658 participants) of children, with wake-up times clustered between 6 and 8 AM for 75.6% (551 participants). Parental concerns showed reliance on online resources (60.4%) and pediatricians (54.7%) for sleep information, with 73.9% (539 participants) expressing interest in further education on sleep hygiene.
CONCLUSIONS: This study highlights parental awareness of sleep hygiene practices in Saudi Arabia but underscores gaps in knowledge regarding caffeine effects and optimal napping practices. Tailored educational interventions are essential to enhance parental understanding and promote healthier sleep habits, thereby optimizing child well-being in the region.
METHODS: This cross-sectional study assessed parental knowledge and management of sleep hygiene among children in Saudi Arabia. Participants (N=729) were recruited from pediatric clinics and online forums, comprising parents with at least one child aged 0-18 years who completed surveys in Arabic or English. A comprehensive survey collected demographic data, parental sleep hygiene knowledge, practices, and concerns. Data were gathered between January and March 2024 via online and clinic-based distribution and analyzed using SPSS version 25 for descriptive statistics.
RESULTS: The survey was completed by 729 participants, predominantly aged 25-44 years (70.4%), holding predominantly bachelor\'s degrees (34.7%), and employed full-time (49.7%). The majority reported having 2-3 children (54.9%). Findings indicated that 69.1% (504 participants) correctly identified school-aged children\'s sleep needs, and 71.0% (518 participants) recognized the importance of limiting electronic device use before bedtime. Sleep management practices revealed that 81.3% (592 participants) of parents adhered to bedtime routines, and 65.6% (478 participants) managed electronic device use appropriately. Bedtimes typically ranged from 7 to 9 PM for 90.5% (658 participants) of children, with wake-up times clustered between 6 and 8 AM for 75.6% (551 participants). Parental concerns showed reliance on online resources (60.4%) and pediatricians (54.7%) for sleep information, with 73.9% (539 participants) expressing interest in further education on sleep hygiene.
CONCLUSIONS: This study highlights parental awareness of sleep hygiene practices in Saudi Arabia but underscores gaps in knowledge regarding caffeine effects and optimal napping practices. Tailored educational interventions are essential to enhance parental understanding and promote healthier sleep habits, thereby optimizing child well-being in the region.
摘要：
背景：睡眠卫生对儿童发育至关重要，影响身体健康，认知功能,和情感幸福。父母的知识和做法显着影响儿童的睡眠习惯，然而，理解上的差距仍然存在，影响睡眠质量和整体健康结果。在沙特阿拉伯,快速的社会变化和现代生活方式对儿童保持健康的睡眠习惯构成了独特的挑战。这项研究旨在评估父母的睡眠卫生知识和管理，为针对沙特文化背景的针对性干预提供见解。
方法：这项横断面研究评估了沙特阿拉伯儿童的父母对睡眠卫生的了解和管理。参与者（N=729）从儿科诊所和在线论坛招募，包括至少有一个0-18岁儿童的父母，他们用阿拉伯语或英语完成了调查。一项全面的调查收集了人口统计数据，父母睡眠卫生知识,实践,和担忧。数据在2024年1月至3月之间通过在线和基于临床的分布收集，并使用SPSS版本25进行描述性统计分析。
结果：调查由729名参与者完成，主要年龄在25-44岁(70.4%)，主要持有学士学位(34.7%)，全职雇员(49.7%)。大多数报告有2-3个孩子(54.9%)。调查结果表明，69.1%(504名参与者)正确确定了学龄儿童的睡眠需求，71.0%(518名参与者)认识到睡前限制电子设备使用的重要性.睡眠管理实践显示，81.3%(592名参与者)的父母坚持睡前习惯，65.6%(478名参与者)的管理电子设备适当使用。90.5%(658名参与者)的儿童的就寝时间通常为晚上7点至9点，75.6%(551名参与者)的唤醒时间集中在上午6点至8点之间。父母的担忧显示，睡眠信息依赖在线资源(60.4%)和儿科医生(54.7%)，73.9%(539名参与者)表示对睡眠卫生进一步教育感兴趣。
结论：这项研究强调了沙特阿拉伯父母对睡眠卫生习惯的认识，但强调了有关咖啡因效果和最佳午睡习惯的知识差距。量身定制的教育干预措施对于增强父母的理解和促进更健康的睡眠习惯至关重要。从而优化该地区儿童的福祉。
方法：这项横断面研究评估了沙特阿拉伯儿童的父母对睡眠卫生的了解和管理。参与者（N=729）从儿科诊所和在线论坛招募，包括至少有一个0-18岁儿童的父母，他们用阿拉伯语或英语完成了调查。一项全面的调查收集了人口统计数据，父母睡眠卫生知识,实践,和担忧。数据在2024年1月至3月之间通过在线和基于临床的分布收集，并使用SPSS版本25进行描述性统计分析。
结果：调查由729名参与者完成，主要年龄在25-44岁(70.4%)，主要持有学士学位(34.7%)，全职雇员(49.7%)。大多数报告有2-3个孩子(54.9%)。调查结果表明，69.1%(504名参与者)正确确定了学龄儿童的睡眠需求，71.0%(518名参与者)认识到睡前限制电子设备使用的重要性.睡眠管理实践显示，81.3%(592名参与者)的父母坚持睡前习惯，65.6%(478名参与者)的管理电子设备适当使用。90.5%(658名参与者)的儿童的就寝时间通常为晚上7点至9点，75.6%(551名参与者)的唤醒时间集中在上午6点至8点之间。父母的担忧显示，睡眠信息依赖在线资源(60.4%)和儿科医生(54.7%)，73.9%(539名参与者)表示对睡眠卫生进一步教育感兴趣。
结论：这项研究强调了沙特阿拉伯父母对睡眠卫生习惯的认识，但强调了有关咖啡因效果和最佳午睡习惯的知识差距。量身定制的教育干预措施对于增强父母的理解和促进更健康的睡眠习惯至关重要。从而优化该地区儿童的福祉。
