The effects of Ramadan fasting on sleep patterns and daytime sleepiness: An objective assessment

The effects of Ramadan fasting on sleep patterns and daytime sleepiness: An objective assessment

Background: Ramadan fasting and its associated lifestyle changes have been linked to changes in sleep and daytime sleepiness. This study was designed to assess the effects of Ramadan fasting on patterns of sleep and daytime sleepiness. Methods: The SenseWear Pro Armband™ was used to assess the durat...

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Main Authors: Ahmed S BaHammam, Abdulrhman M Alaseem, Abdulmajid A Alzakri, Munir M Sharif
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2013-01-01
Series:Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
Subjects:
Ramadan
fasting
sleep
sleepiness
vigilance
Online Access:http://www.jmsjournal.net/article.asp?issn=1735-1995;year=2013;volume=18;issue=2;spage=127;epage=131;aulast=BaHammam

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