Background : Sleep is a resting state of the body and mind that has many functions
for human health. One of the functions is to balance the hormones in human body.
Lack of sleep can cause hormone imbalance such as leptin and ghrelin. These
hormonal imbalances can increase appetite and lead to increased body mass index
(BMI). In addition, lack of sleep can also decreases insulin sensitivity that affects
fasting blood sugar levels.
Methods : This study uses cross sectional design with the students in Permai Pluit
High School as the subjects. The number of subjects in this study is 80 students who
were selected by purposive sampling. The data of BMI was taken by measuring body
weight and body height of the subjects. Fasting blood sugar level was measured from
capillary blood. Data was analyzed using Fisher’s Exact Test.
Results : Fisher’s Exact analysis showed p value > 0,05 in association between short
night sleep duration and increased body mass index. Fisher’s Exact analysis also
showed p value > 0,05 in the association between short night sleep duration and
fasting blood sugar level.
Conclusion : There is no significant association between short night sleep duration
and increased body mass index and fasting blood sugar levels. |