Associated Variables With Insomnia Among Colombian University Students

Insomnia is a common sleep disorder among university students, significantly affecting their quality of life and academic performance. However, the variables associated with insomnia in university students are not well understood. The study aimed to identify variables associated with insomnia in university students in Santa Marta, Colombia. A cross‐sectional study was implemented, and university students of legal age participated. Insomnia was quantified using the Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS), with a cutoff point of 10 or higher. Logistic regression was used to adjust for predictors of insomnia. Four hundred sixty‐five students between 18 and 29 years old participated (M = 20.48, SD = 2.27), and 66.67% were women. Two hundred eighteen students (46.88%) presented insomnia. Insomnia was significantly associated with depression (OR = 4.69, 95% CI 2.26–7.97), sleepiness (OR = 3.22, 95% CI 1.89–5.46), anxiety (OR = 2.59, 95% CI 1.47–4.57), poor sleep hygiene (OR = 2.35, 95% CI 1.34–4.14), and age over 20 years (OR = 1.83, 95% CI 1.15–2.91). In conclusion, insomnia affects approximately half of university students. Insomnia is associated with depression, sleepiness, poor sleep hygiene, and anxiety. More extensive studies are needed that include university students from all regions of Colombia.