Abstract
Objective: To determine the prevalence of Restless
Leg Syndrome (RLS) and its impact on quality of life
of medical students.
Methodology: This cross-sectional study included
142 medical students of University of Lahore with
19 – 29 years of age. We used convenient sampling
method and standardized Questionnaire of Restless
Leg Syndrome. Data were analyzed through SPSS 25.
Results: Out of 142 medical students, 48(33.8%)
were male and 94 (66.2%) female. Moderate sleep
problems were found in 46 (32.4%) and severe among
21 (14.8%) students. Impact of RLS on Quality of Life
was recorded as moderate in 42 (29.6%) and severe in
9 (6.3%) students.
Conclusion: Prevalence of Restless Leg Syndrome
was high among female students which resulted in
sleep problems and difficulty in activities of daily life.
Prevalence among young students was low (severe
14.8% and very severe 3.5%).Quality of Life was
affected in mild to moderate degree.
Keywords: Medical students, quality of life,
prevalence, restless leg syndrome.
