Comparison of sleep quality and anthropometric variables in active and inactive young women: Relationship between sleep quality and anthropometric variables

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 MSc in Physical Education and Sport Sciences and Physical Education teacher, Education and Training department, Kerman, Iran.

2 Researcher and Elementary School teacher, Education and Training department, Kerman, Iran.

3 BSc student in Elementary Education, Khajeh Nasiruddin Toosi University, Kerman, Iran.

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Background and Objectives: There is a reciprocal correlation between sleep disturbance and obesity. The aim of present study was to comparison of sleep quality and obesity-related anthropometric variables in active and none-active young women and discover the relationship between sleep quality and obesity-related anthropometric variables.
Methods: Thirty healthy young women were assigned in two active [n=15] and none-active [n=15] groups. Sleep quality assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index [PSQI]. The obesity-related anthropometric variables including Body Mass Index [BMI], Body Fat Percent, Waist Circumference [WC], Hip Circumference [HC], Waist – to - Hip circumference Ratio and Waist - to – Height circumference Ratio, measured. The data processed by using SPSS version 22 and Mann-Whitney and Multiple Linear Regression.
Findings: The score of sleep quality in active group was significantly lower than none-active group [P=0.033]. There is no significant difference in anthropometric variables between active and none-active group [p≥0.05]. In addition, there is no significant correlation between sleep quality and anthropometric variables in active and none-active group [p≥0.05].
Conclusion: Regular physical activity led to improve sleep quality in young women. However, there is no correlation between sleep quality and obesity-related anthropometric variables.

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Research in Sport Sciences Education (RISSE)
Volume 3, Issue 1 - Serial Number 8
Vol 3. No 1. Spring 2025
March 2025
Pages 27-36

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