FAİK ÖZDENGÜL HATİCE DAMLA AYAR BEHİYE NUR KARAKUŞ HİLAL KAHRİMAN MEHMET SİNAN İYİSOY HANDE KÜSEN
Current Research and Reviews in Psychology and Psychiatry - 2023;3(1):1-9
Objectives Even though literature research focuses on the contribution of probiotics and prebiotics to body health, current studies show that they also have effects on mental health. In this study, it was aimed to examine the effects of consumption of probiotics and prebiotics and physical activity levels of university students on sleep and academic achievement. Materials and Methods In the study, a survey which consists of socio-demographic information, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) short form and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) short form were conducted on 241 university students studying in Konya. Results While there was an increase in academic achievement in male students as prebiotic consumption decreases (p=0.013), an exact opposite situation (p=0.041) was observed in female students based on research results. In both groups which consists of high and low achievement students, it was observed that there was an increase in the sleep quality of the individuals with a below average prebiotic consumption as the physical activity levels increased. Conclusion In conclusion, effective methods should be developed by taking gender into account in order to improve the sleep habits and academic achievement of university students, and students should be encouraged to acquire the right habits.
