To Assess The Role Of Sleep Hygiene In Promoting Healthy Sleep Habits Among Adolescents Aged 10–18 Years Using The Children’s Report Of Sleep Patterns (Crsp) Tool – A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study In Chengalpattu District

Background Adolescents often experience irregular sleep schedules and poor sleep quality due to academic pressure, digital media use, and poor bedtime practices. These sleep disruptions impact their mental health, cognitive function, and emotional regulation. Sleep hygiene, a set of behavioral and environmental practices conducive to quality sleep, is increasingly recognized as a modifiable factor in promoting healthy sleep in this population. Region-specific evidence using standardized tools is limited in India. Aim To assess the role of sleep hygiene in promoting healthy sleep habits among adolescents aged 10–18 years attending the pediatric outpatient department. Objectives To determine sleep patterns among adolescents using the Children’s Report of Sleep Patterns (CRSP) questionnaire.To assess sleep hygiene practices and identify factors influencing sleep hygiene among adolescents. Materials And Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted over six months at Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute, Chengalpattu District. A total of 215 adolescents aged 10–18 years attending the pediatric OPD were recruited after obtaining informed assent. Data were collected using a pre-tested, semi-structured schedule incorporating the CRSP questionnaire, which assesses sleep patterns, hygiene behaviors, and sleep disturbances. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS v17, and associations between sleep hygiene and demographic and lifestyle variables were analyzed using the Chi-square test, with p < 0.05 considered significant. Results Among 215 adolescents, the majority demonstrated irregular sleep patterns, with delayed bedtimes, reduced sleep duration, and increased screen time before bed. Poor sleep hygiene practices were observed in 62.3% of participants, including consumption of caffeinated drinks, inconsistent bedtime routines, and mobile phone usage in bed. Sleep disturbances such as difficulty initiating and maintaining sleep were reported by over one-third of respondents. Statistically significant associations were found between poor sleep hygiene and screen time exceeding 2 hours daily, caffeine intake, and lack of a consistent bedtime routine (p < 0.05). Conclusion The study identified a high prevalence of poor sleep hygiene and associated sleep disturbances among adolescents. Behavioral factors such as prolonged screen exposure, dietary habits, and bedtime irregularity were found to influence sleep hygiene negatively. These findings highlight the urgent need for structured sleep education and behavioral interventions among school-going adolescents to promote healthy sleep practices.