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. 2024 Jul 10;16(7):e64292. doi: 10.7759/cureus.64292

Table 5. Survey questionnaire.

Section A: Demographic Information
1. What is your age?
- Under 25
- 25-34
- 35-44
- 45-54
- 55 and above
2. What is your highest level of education?
- Primary education
- Secondary education
- Some college
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree
- Doctorate or equivalent
3. What is your current employment status?
- Employed full-time
- Employed part-time
- Self-employed
- Unemployed
- Homemaker
- Retired
- Student
4. How many children do you have?
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5 or more
5. What is the age range of your child/children?
- 0-2 years
- 3-5 years
- 6-12 years
- 13-18 years
Section B: Knowledge of Sleep Hygiene
6. How many hours of sleep do school-aged children (6-12 years) typically need per night?
- Less than 8 hours
- 8-9 hours
- 10-11 hours
- 12 or more hours
7. Which of the following is NOT recommended for good sleep hygiene in children?
- Regular bedtime
- Watching TV before bed
- Consistent bedtime routine
- Quiet sleep environment
8. What is the ideal time for children to stop using electronic devices before bedtime?
- Immediately before bed
- 30 minutes before bed
- 1 hour before bed
- 2 hours before bed
9. Which of the following is a recommended practice for promoting good sleep in children?
- Allowing caffeine drinks in the evening
- Ensuring the bedroom is dark and quiet
- Allowing irregular bedtimes on weekends
- Using the bed for activities like homework and play
10. At what age should children ideally stop napping during the day?
- Under 2 years
- 2-3 years
- 4-5 years
- Over 5 years
Section C: Sleep Management Practices
11. Do you have a regular bedtime routine for your child?
- Yes, always
- Yes, most of the time
- Sometimes
- Rarely
- Never
12. How often does your child use electronic devices in the hour before bedtime?
- Never
- Rarely
- Sometimes
- Often
- Always
13. What time does your child usually go to bed on school nights?
- Before 7 PM
- 7-8 PM
- 8-9 PM
- 9-10 PM
- After 10 PM
14. What time does your child usually wake up on school mornings?
- Before 6 AM
- 6-7 AM
- 7-8 AM
- 8-9 AM
- After 9 AM
15. How often does your child wake up during the night?
- Never
- Rarely (1-2 times a month)
- Sometimes (1-2 times a week)
- Often (3-4 times a week)
- Always (every night)
16. How often does your child have difficulty falling asleep?
- Never
- Rarely (1-2 times a month)
- Sometimes (1-2 times a week)
- Often (3-4 times a week)
- Always (every night)
17. What strategies do you use to help your child fall asleep?
- Reading a bedtime story
- Playing calming music
- Allowing screen time
- Using white noise machines
- Giving a warm bath
- Other (please specify)
18. How do you handle bedtime resistance or refusal from your child?
- Strictly enforce bedtime
- Allow the child to stay up longer
- Negotiate with rewards
- Use calming techniques (e.g., reading, music)
- Other (please specify)
Section D: Parental Concerns and Education
19. Do you feel you have adequate information on how to promote good sleep hygiene for your child?
- Yes, completely
- Mostly
- Somewhat
- Not much
- Not at all
20. Where do you get most of your information on children’s sleep hygiene?
- Pediatrician
- Parenting books/magazines
- Online resources
- Family and friends
- Educational workshops
- Other (please specify)
21. Would you be interested in receiving more education on sleep hygiene for children?
- Yes
- No
- Maybe