The effect of obesity and hypertension on sleep quality in adolescents

Title of the Thesis: The Effect of Obesity and Hypertension on Sleep Quality in Adolescents Objective: This study aimed to conduct a case-control study to determine the effects of obesity and hypertension on sleep quality in adolescents. Materials and Methods: The case-control type research was conducted in Manisa City Hospital Pediatric Cardiology Polyclinic and Sports Medicine Polyclinic. The sample of the study consisted of a total of 120 adolescents between the ages of 10-19, who were diagnosed with obesity and hypertension in the Case Group (n = 60), and who applied for a sports license in the Control Group (n = 60), who had a normal Body Mass Index (BMI) and did not have any cardiac disease. In collecting research data; Two forms were used: "Personal Information Form" and "Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)". The height, weight and blood pressure of the adolescents who agreed to participate in the study were measured by the researcher. In evaluating the data obtained from the research; number percentage distribution and descriptive statistics, Chi Square test and Kruskal Wallis test were used. Results: The average age of the adolescents included in the study was 14.08±2.06, 50.8% were girls, the average BMI was 24.18±5.22, 50.8% did not do sports, 85.7% did not diet. It was determined that 80% of them consumed food/beverages containing caffeine, 33.3% were diagnosed with high blood pressure, and the average daily sleep time was 8.23±1.41 hours. When Case 1, Case 2, Case 3 and the Control Group were compared according to the mean scores and sleep quality of the Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and its components, it was determined that there was no statistically significant difference between the groups. Conclusion: As a result of the research, it was found that obesity and hypertension did not affect sleep quality in adolescents. Key Words: Adolescence, Obesity, Hypertension, Sleep, Pediatric Nursing 2024, 94 pages