The Impact of Sleep Deprivation on Desktop Workers: Exploring the Link between Sleep Quality, Physical Activity, and Sedentary Lifestyles—A Cross-sectional Study

A bstract Background: Digital devices and work from home have blurred boundaries between work and personal life. Reduced physical activity has disrupted sleep patterns, impacting overall well-being. Sleep deprivation is characterized by inadequate or poor-quality sleep, and is linked to various health issues. This study evaluates the prevalence of sleep deprivation among desktop workers and explores its relationship with physical activity and sedentary behavior. Materials and Methods: A sample of 110 desktop workers participated. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) assessed physical activity, whereas the (SATED) questionnaire evaluated sleep quality. Participants completed surveys on the week’s first and last working days to track sedentary behaviors. Results: There was a significant change in IPAQ scores between the first and last working days ( P > 0.05). However, SATED scores remained constant throughout the week. Additionally, no correlation ( P > 0.05) was found between IPAQ and SATED scores. It was observed that 50% of participants engaged in regular activity; 79.1% exercised for 1–3 h daily. About 74.5% slept 6–8 h, whereas 23.6% reported 4–6 h of sleep. While 52.7% experienced nighttime awakenings, suggesting sleep disturbances. Conclusions: Although there was no significant correlation between screen time and sleep deprivation, some of the participants reported disturbed sleep. Regular physical activity may mitigate screen time effects, but other factors could also influence sleep quality.