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Syed Muhammad Zeeshan Haider Hamdani
Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan & Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
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Exploring the Relationship Between Sleep Patterns, BMI, and Academic Performance: A Comparative Study of Adolescent Students in Rural and Urban Areas of Multan Syed Muhammad Zeeshan Haider Hamdani; Zhuang Jie; Syed Danish Hamdani; Syed Ghufran Hadier; Syeda Urooj Fatima; Shaista Shireen Danish
Journal of Management Practices, Humanities and Social Sciences Vol. 7 No. 5: JMPHSS
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33152/jmphss-7.5.6

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This study aimed to explore the interrelations among sleep duration, body mass index, and academic performance in adolescents from rural and urban areas of Multan, Pakistan. The current study, utilizing a quantitative approach, the study focused on two primary research questions: The impact of nightly sleep duration on academic achievement and the role of BMI in this relationship. Conducted in the 2019 academic year, the study employed a cross-sectional design and included 250 high school students aged 12 to 14 from South Punjab, Pakistan. The participants, comprising 49.7% boys and 50.3% girls, were selected through a suitable sampling technique. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software, with a significance level set at p < 0.05. Contrary to expectations, longer sleep duration was found to significantly improve academic performance in adolescents. A positive correlation emerged between reduced sleep and improved academic outcomes. BMI was identified as a mediator in this relationship, elucidating how sleep patterns influence academic success. Notable disparities were observed in sleep patterns and BMI between rural and urban adolescents, with high rates of insufficient sleep linked to overweight and obesity risks. Urban students generally slept less than rural ones, while rural students showed a higher tendency toward being underweight. The study highlights the counterproductive nature of sacrificing sleep for academic gains, revealing that insufficient sleep negatively impacts both health and academic achievement. It calls for a re-evaluation of educational priorities towards a more holistic approach to student wellbeing. The findings suggest the need for policies focusing on enhancing sleep duration, reducing academic stress, and improving nutrition and health in rural areas. Future studies should delve deeper into this relationship, exploring interventions that optimize sleep, health, and learning in diverse socio-ecological settings.
Assessment of the BMI among 8–12-year-old School Students Stratified by Socioeconomic Status from Multan, Pakistan: A Cross-sectional Study Syed Ghufran Hadier; Medad Ali Sibtain; Liu Yinghai; Syed Muhammad Zeeshan Haider Hamdani; Syed Danish Hamdani
Journal of Management Practices, Humanities and Social Sciences Vol. 7 No. 6: JMPHSS
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33152/jmphss-7.6.4

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Addressing a gap in existing research, this study investigates the correlation between socioeconomic status and body mass index among 8-to-12-year-old in Multan, Pakistan. It offers insights into obesity trends in a developing country context, highlighting economic disparities' role in childhood obesity. This cross-sectional study, a component of the PAK-IPPL project focusing on Multan, was conducted during the 2020–2021 academic year across higher secondary schools in Multan division. We employed stratified random sampling for participant selection. Using Cochran's formula, the sample size was calculated to be 1360 across three divisions, with 455 participants specifically from Multan. Anthropometric data were collected to calculate body mass index, and analysis was performed using IBM SPSS 22, encompassing descriptive statistics, Independent samples t-tests, chi-squared tests, ANOVA, and Tukey's HSD test. The study revealed no significant gender differences in age, height, body weight, and body mass index among the children. However, boys showed significantly higher waist circumferences than girls (60.29 ± 9.55 cm vs. 57.38 ± 8.03 cm, p < 0.05). SES was found to significantly influence body weight and Body Mass Index, with higher SES linked to increased values. Notably, children from higher SES backgrounds had an average weight of 35.31 kg (± 8.84) and BMI of 18.06 kg/m² (± 3.80). The combined effect of SES, gender, and age accounted for approximately 14% of the variance in childhood obesity. Positive correlations were observed between body mass index and weight, and waist circumference, varying according to SES and weight categories. The study highlights a significant correlation between higher SES and increased body weight and BMI, underscoring the importance of socioeconomic factors in understanding and combating childhood obesity. These findings call for targeted public health initiatives that account for socioeconomic and demographic factors. The insights provided are valuable for future research and interventions aimed at reducing obesity in children.
Co-Authors Liu Yinghai Medad Ali Sibtain Shaista Shireen Danish Syed Danish Hamdani Syed Danish Hamdani Syed Ghufran Hadier Syeda Urooj Fatima Zhuang Jie