Hygienic aspects of adolescent sleep quality

Sleep quality is an important aspect of adolescent health, significantly affecting their physical, mental, and cognitive development. This review article analyzes the key factors affecting the quality of sleep in adolescents, as well as the consequences of its lack and possible ways to improve it. Research shows that teenagers often face sleep problems due to changes in biological rhythms, increased academic workload, use of technology and social factors. In turn, sleep deprivation in adolescents can lead to poor health, learning problems, emotional difficulties, behavioral disorders, and difficulties communicating in the family, generally reducing the quality and satisfaction of life. The article focuses on the difficulties of assessing sleep quality in pediatric practice and the lack of awareness among children and their parents about the importance of sleep hygiene, as well as practical recommendations for creating optimal conditions for rest and using technology to monitor and improve adolescent sleep patterns. In conclusion, the need for further research in the field of the impact of modern technologies on the quality of sleep in adolescents is emphasized. The presented material will be useful for specialists of various profiles working with children, offering them the necessary tools to develop healthy sleep skills in adolescents and improve their overall well-being.