Table 3.
Sleep pattern during Ramadan fasting month
| Male (N = 411) | Female (N = 323) | All (N = 734) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effects on sleep pattern: | |||
| Yes, n (%) | 159 (38.7) | 178 (55.1) | 337 (45.9) |
| No, n (%) | 228 (55.5) | 126 (39.0) | 354 (48.2) |
| Not sure, n (%) | 24 (5.8) | 19 (5.9) | 43 (5.9) |
| Aspects of sleep that is affected: | |||
| Quality, n (%) | 19 (11.9) | 11 (6.2) | 30 (8.9) |
| Duration, n (%) | 75 (47.2) | 79 (44.4) | 154 (45.7) |
| Quality and duration, n (%) | 65 (40.9) | 88 (49.4) | 153 (45.4) |
| Feeling sleepy during daytime: | |||
| Yes, n (%) | 259 (63.0) | 230 (71.2) | 489 (66.6) |
| No, n (%) | 123 (29.9) | 65 (20.1) | 188 (25.6) |
| Not sure, n (%) | 29 (7.1) | 28 (8.7) | 57 (7.8) |
| Taking extra nap during daytime: | |||
| Yes, n (%) | 243 (59.1) | 206 (63.8) | 449 (61.2) |
| Length of nap: | |||
| < 1 hour, n (%) | 71 (29.2) | 83 (40.3) | 154 (34.3) |
| 1-2 hours, n (%) | 117 (48.1) | 89 (43.2) | 206 (45.9) |
| > 2 hours, n (%) | 55 (22.6) | 34 (16.5) | 89 (19.8) |
| No, n (%) | 148 (36.0) | 89 (27.6) | 237 (32.3) |
| Not sure, n (%) | 24 (5.8) | 28 (8.6) | 48 (6.5) |