CHAPTER IV DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS This chapter is concerned with data presentation and analysis of the findings obtained through the population study about the sleep patterns and insomnia among grade 12 students of ACLC College of Iriga. This presents the results, the analysis and interpretation of data gathered from the answers to the survey questionnaires that is distributed to the field. The said data were presented in tabular and graph form in accordance with the specific questions posited on the statement of the problem. Part I. Demographic Profile The demographic profile of the respondents is presented in table 1.1 and 1.2 showing the data gathered in terms of their age and gender. Table 1.1: Age of the Respondents Age Frequency Percentage 16 1 1% 17 83 55% 18 53 35% 19 13 9% Total 150 100% 9% 1% 16 17 35% 18 55% 19 According to the Table 1.1, 1 or 0.67% of the respondents who answered the questionnaires has the age of 16, 83 or 55.33% has the age of 17, while the respondents who has age of 18 has the total of 53 which is equivalent to 35.33%, and 13 or 8.67% from the age of 19. Therefore, most of the respondents who answered the questionnaires has age of 17. Table 1.2: Gender of the Respondents Gender Frequency Percentage Male 63 42% Female 87 58% Total 150 100% 42% 58% Male Female According to the table shown above, the total number of male respondents is 63 that is equivalent to 42%, while the total number of female respondents is 87 or 58% which is larger than the male respondents. Table 1.3: Strand of the Respondents Strand Frequency Percentage General Academic Strand (GAS) 35 23% Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) Accountancy and Business Management (ABM) Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) Technical Vocational Livelihood (TVL) Total and 39 26% 31 21% 34 23% 11 7% 150 100% 7% GAS 23% STEM 23% ABM 21% HUMSS 26% TVL The data given above shows the strands of the respondents, based on the table there are 35 or 23.33% of respondents came from GAS strand, 39 from STEM that is equivalent to 26%, from ABM there are 31 or 20.67%, from HUMSS has 34 or 22.67% from the total respondents, and 11 or 7.33% came from TVL. The data shows that most of the respondents came from STEM and TVL has the least respondents. Part II. A. What do you think is the main cause of your sleep difficulties? Indicators Frequency Percentage Rank Stress 49 33% 1 Academic pressure 43 29% 2 Electronic device use before bedtime Social activities 34 8 23% 5% 3 5 Physical discomfort 11 7% 4 Medical condition 5 3% 6 Other 0 0% Total 150 100% 0% 5% 7% 7 Rank 1 3% Rank 2 33% Rank 4 Rank 5 23% Rank 5 Rank 6 29% Rank 7 Based on the data shown above, most of the respondents believes that the main cause of sleep difficulties is stress, with the total of 49 or 33%, 43 or 29% believes that it is because of academic pressure, 34 or 23% answered electronic device use before bedtime, 8 or 5% answered social activities, while 11 or 7% answered physical discomfort, medical condition has 5 or 3%, and 0% for other, so that they believe that there's no other cause of their sleep difficulties. B. How do you typically cope with sleep difficulties or insomnia? Indicators Frequency Percentage Rank 1 Medication 39 26% 2 Relaxation Techniques (e.g., deep breathing) Exercise 60 40% 1 32 21% 3 Change in diet 7 5% 5 Consultation with a healthcare professional Other 9 6% 4 3 2% 6 Total 150 100% 2% 5% Rank 1 6% Rank 2 40% Rank 3 Rank 4 21% Rank 5 26% Rank 6 The data presented above, 39 or 26% answered medication, 60 or 40% relaxation techniques, C. Do you take anything to help you fall asleep? Indicators Frequency Percentage Yes 34 23% No 116 77% Total 150 100% 23% Yes No 77% D. How many hours do you sleep during night? Indicator Frequency Percentage 3-4 hours 72 48% 5-6 hours 59 40% 7-8 hours 19 13% Total 150 13% 100% 3-4 hours 48% 39% 5-6 hours 7-8 hours Based on the data shown, 72 or 48% of respondent answered 3-4 hours and 59 or 40% answered 5-6 hours and 19 or 13% answered 7-8 hours based on the question how many hours do you sleep during night. E. How do you typically cope with sleep problems or insomnia? Indicators Frequency Percentage Rank Keep regular sleep schedule and avoid afternoon naps Stay active and avoid caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, and recreational drugs Learn relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing, meditation, or biofeedback Talk over your worries and concerns with someone you trust Seek professional help, such as cognitive behavior therapy or medication Total 45 30% 1 27 18% 4 35 23% 2 28 19% 3 15 10% 5 150 100% 10% 18% 19% Rank 1 30% Rank 2 Rank 3 23% Rank 4 Rank 5 F. How often do you wake up during the night and have trouble falling back asleep? Indicators Always Often Occasionally Rarely Never Total Frequency 46 56 25 20 3 150 Percentage 31% 37% 17% 13% 2% 100% 2% 13% Always 31% Often 17% Occasionally Rarely Never 37% Based on the data shown, 47 or 31% of respondent answered Always with the question regarding to how often do you wake up during the night and have trouble falling back asleep, while most of the respondent answered 56 or 37% and 25 or 17% answered occasionally and 20 or 13% answered rarely and 3 or 2% answered never. G. Do you feel refreshed and well rested after a night sleep? Indicators Frequency Percentage Yes 79 53% No 71 47% Total 150 100% Yes 47% 53% No H. Are there any specific stressors (academic, personal, etc.) that you believe contribute to your difficulty of sleeping? Indicators Frequency Percentage Yes 85 57% No 65 43% Total 150 100% Yes 43% 57% No I. How frequently do you consume caffeinated beverages? Indicators Frequency Percentage Daily 75 50% Occasionally 35 23% Rarely 30 20 Never 10 7% Total 150 100% 7% Daily 20% Ocassionally 50% Rarely 23% J. Never What factors, if any, contribute to your difficulty in maintaining a regular sleep pattern? Indicators Frequency Percentage Rank Academic stress 61 41% 1 Social activities 21 14% 3 Screen time (phone, computer, TV) Work obligations 47 31% 2 18 12% 4 Health issues 3 2% 5 Other 0 0% 6 Total 150 100% 1st Qtr 9% 31% 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr 41% 23% Part V. RECOMMENDATIONS AND SOLUTIONS A. What are possible solutions to avoid difficulties in sleeping? Indicators Frequency Percentage Make your bedroom sleep friendly Avoid caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol close to your bedroom Avoid naps especially in the afternoon Changing your sleep habits addressing any issues that may be associated with insomnia such as stress and medical conditions Instead of scrolling through your phone at night, prepare yourself to avoid or limit screen time before going to bed Total Rank 30 20% 4 35 23% 2 12 8% 5 42 28% 1 31 21% 3 150 100% 20% 21% Rank 1 Rank 2 Rank 3 23% 28% Rank 5 8% B. Learn new ways to manage stress before sleeping Indicators Frequency Yes, because simple stress relief techniques can help you sleep better and feel calmer No, because it doesn’t help at all Total Rank 4 Percentage 109 73% 41 27% Rank 100% 27% Rank 1 Rank 2 73% C. Go to sleep and wake up around the same time each day Indicators Frequency Percentage Rank Yes, because this helps your 120 body get into a routine and makes it more likely that you’ll be to fall asleep each night No, because it’s difficult to do 30 this regularly Total 150 80% 1 20% 2 100% D. Are there any specific lifestyle changes or habits you believe would help you improve your sleep? Indicators Frequency Percentage Rank Going to bed and waking up the same time every day, even on weekends Limiting the use of electronic devices (phones, tablets, computers, etc.) at least an hour before bedtime Making the bedroom comfortable, dark, and quiet for better sleep Incorporating regular exercise into your routine, preferably earlier in the day Total 33 22% 3 60 40% 1 35 23% 2 22 15% 3 150 100% 15% Rank 1 40% 22% Rank 2 Rank 3 23% Rank 4 E. High levels of anxiety or depression impair to disrupt sleep cycles, because of this you need to: Indications Frequency Percentage Rank Get help for anxiety or depression from professionals Get fresh air and exercise 72 48% 2 78 52% 1 Total 150 100% 52% 48% Rank 1 Rank 2 Based on the data shown, 72 or 48% of respondent answered get help for anxiety or depression from professional, 78 or 52% answered get fresh air and exercise.