Eating habits and sleep quality in university students in times of COVID-19, Lima-Peru; [Hábitos alimentarios y calidad de sueño en universitarios en tiempos de COVID- 19, Lima-Perú]

Abstract

Introduction: Eating habits and sleep quality in university students are very changeable due to various factors, among them the confinement product of COVID-19, directly affecting health. Objective: To determine the association between eating habits and sleep quality in university students in times of COVID-19, Lima-Peru. Methods: The study was cross-sectional and correlational, university students participated and completed surveys on eating habits and sleep quality. The statistical analysis used the Chi-square test and Spearman's Rho to evaluate the association. Results: 300 students participated, 32.7% had “inadequate” eating habits, 33.3% “adequate”; likewise, 32.7% of the students obtained a poor sleep quality level. There is a relationship between both variables (p<0.001); with a weak association (correlation coefficient 0.370; p=<0.001). Conclusion: There is a relationship between eating habits and sleep quality in students of public universities in Lima. It is recommended that universities carry out timely diagnosis and educational interventions in nutrition and mental health while maintaining COVID-19 restrictions. © 2021 Sociedad espanola de dietetica. All rights reserved.