Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, and Perceptions of Medical Science Students on Sleep Paralysis in Guinea
Preprints.org May 5, 2026 Houssaïnatou Bah, Aboubacar Sidiki Magassouba, Mahamoud Sama Cherif et al. preprint
Sleep paralysis (SP) is characterized by a temporary inability to move or speak while awake. Although SP is prevalent among students, it remains understudied in sub-Saharan Africa. Medical students may be particularly vulnerable. In 2025, a survey was conducted among 320 medical science students at three universities in Conakry, Guinea, using a semi-structured electronic questionnaire. Data...