Association of Lifestyle Behaviors, Sleep Patterns, and Perceived Stress with Self-Reported Health Status Among Adults

Abstract

Lifestyle behaviors, sleep patterns, and perceived stress are important modifiable factors that may influence physical and psychological well-being as well as how adults perceive their overall health. This study aimed to assess the association of lifestyle behaviors, sleep patterns, and perceived stress with self-reported health status among adults. A quantitative, questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 80 adults using a structured 20-item questionnaire covering demographic characteristics, lifestyle behaviors, sleep patterns, perceived stress, and self-reported health status. Descriptive statistics included frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations, while chi-square tests, Spearman correlation, and multiple regression analyses were used to examine associations among the main variables. The findings showed that healthier lifestyle behaviors and better sleep patterns were associated with more favorable self-reported health, whereas greater perceived stress was associated with poorer health perceptions. Sleep demonstrated the strongest positive relationship with health status. Significant associations were also observed for smoking or tobacco use, adequate sleep, regular sleep schedules, and daytime tiredness. Regression analysis further confirmed that lifestyle behaviors, sleep patterns, and perceived stress independently contributed to self-reported health status. Overall, the findings highlight the combined importance of healthy lifestyle practices, adequate sleep, and effective stress management in supporting better health and well-being among adults.