BIBLIOGRAPHIC STUDY OF SLEEP IMPAIRMENT DUE TO EXCESSIVE USE OF SCREENS AND HIGH EXPOSURE TO BLUE LIGHT AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH MELATONIN PRODUCTION IN MEDICAL STUDENTS

Authors

  • ANLLY AÑEZ Latina University of Panama, Professor - Internal Medicine Physician. Panama City, Panama.
  • VALERIA NICOLE PALMA Latin University of Panama, Student of Doctor in Medicine and Surgery. Panama City, Panama. https://orcid.org/0009-0005-9835-4433
  • YACKELINE BARRIENTOS Latin University of Panama, Student of Doctor in Medicine and Surgery. Panama City, Panama.
  • YERILCKA DE OBALDÍA Latin University of Panama, Doctor student in Medicine and Surgery. Panama City, Panama.
  • NEIRA MENCHACA Latin University of Panama, Doctor student in Medicine and Surgery. Panama City, Panama. https://orcid.org/0009-0002-8459-1268
  • KATLYN VARGAS Latin University of Panama, PhD student in Medicine and Surgery. Panama City, Panama.

Keywords:

Sleep, anxiety, blue light, melatorin

Abstract

The objective of this research is to analyze the relationship between excessive screen use and high exposure to blue light with melatonin production and sleep quality in medical students. A systematic documentary review of relevant studies published in the last 10 years is proposed. It is expected to find evidence that supports the association between these variables and determine the potential impact on well-being and its effect on students' academic performance. The results of this study may contribute to the development of strategies to promote healthy sleep habits and better grades and reduce exposure to blue light in this population.

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2025-03-07

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AÑEZ , A., PALMA, V. N., BARRIENTOS, Y., DE OBALDÍA , Y., MENCHACA, N., & VARGAS, K. (2025). BIBLIOGRAPHIC STUDY OF SLEEP IMPAIRMENT DUE TO EXCESSIVE USE OF SCREENS AND HIGH EXPOSURE TO BLUE LIGHT AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH MELATONIN PRODUCTION IN MEDICAL STUDENTS. Scientific Behavior, 8(1), 8–45. Retrieved from https://revistas.ulatina.edu.pa/index.php/conductacientifica/article/view/435

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