The sleeping status of Chinese Peace-Keeping Force in Liberia
- VernacularTitle:中国驻利比里亚维和人员睡眠状况调查
- Author:
Jinsong LI
;
Yurong WANG
;
Xiaonan HU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Peace-keeping;
Sleeping;
Investigation
- From:
Journal of Medical Postgraduates
2003;0(03):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective: To evaluate the sleeping status of Chinese Peace-Keeping Force in Liberia,and to ensure soldiers' somatic and mental health. Methods: Written questionnaires about the sleeping status were collected twice from Chinese military staff at two independent intervals. Results:The sleeping status of the soldiers was worse in Liberia than at home,but it became better at later stage when soldiers adapted to the environment and the job,when the weather became less hot,and appropriate medical treatment was used. Conclusion: Improving occupancy condition,adjusting night duty to ensure adequate sleeping time for the night duty soldiers,strengthening the sleeping hygiene education and proper medical treatment were important for the severe insomnia soldiers.
