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Influence of Ramadan Observance on Sleep Pattern and Wakefulness at Work among Medical Trainer in Tunisia

Sameh Msaad, Nada Kotti, Sourour Abid, Mounira Hajjaji, Samia Sellami, Samy Kammoun, Ilhem Yangui and Arbi Masmoudi

Introduction: Muslims practice intermittent Islamic fasting all over the globe each year during Ramadan. This practice induces several changes that may affect work performance. The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of fast during Ramadan on eating behaviors, sleep habits, daytime sleepiness, and professional life.

Methods: Target population was medical trainees who were working since at least 4 months at the beginning of the study. They were invited to complete an anonymous self-administered questionnaire during and apart from Ramadan.

Results: Two hundred forty-three subjects (243) had correctly completed the questionnaire (mean age = 26.81 ± 2.17 years and sex-ratio = 0.69). During Ramadan, all Alcohol drinkers had stopped drinking (p