Sulafa T Alqutub, Faris A Alzahrani, Abdulrahman S Hassan, Abdullah H Alirbidi, Osama A Alraddadi, Omar A AlSadah, Mohammad B Yamani, Mansour Tobaiqy
To assess the prevalence of melatonin use and its perceived benefits among university students in different specialties in Saudi Arabia, a cross-sectional survey was conducted between March and June 2023. Data about demographics, time of melatonin use, perceived reasons for exogenous melatonin use, melatonin use in relation to exam periods, perceived safety, and adverse effects was gathered. Of 380 students, ~52% reported using exogenous melatonin for sleep disorders. Most participants reported using melatonin during and after exam periods...
February 23, 2024: Pharmacy (Basel, Switzerland)