Gambaran Microsleep selama Mengemudi Kendaraan pada Mahasiswa Program Sarjana di Universitas Padjadjaran

Abstract

Microsleep is a brief episode of sleep that occurs unconsciously and can increase the risk of traffic accidents, particularly while driving. Students who commute independently to campus are at risk of decreased alertness due to fatigue or drowsiness. Therefore, this study aims to describe the occurrence of microsleep while driving among undergraduate students at Universitas Padjadjaran. This study employed a quantitative descriptive design with a survey approach. Data collection was conducted from January to February over a one-month period. The sample consisted of 419 undergraduate students who met the inclusion criteria. Data were collected using a microsleep questionnaire developed by Moorjani and Putranto (2021), which includes five items measuring the frequency of microsleep occurrences in various driving situations. Data analysis was performed descriptively using frequency distributions and percentages. The results showed that driving on straight and long roads without obstacles (63.5%) was the most frequently reported situation triggering microsleep among respondents. Although most respondents reported relatively low frequencies of occurrence, a proportion of students still experienced repeated microsleep episodes, particularly in monotonous driving conditions. These findings highlight that microsleep remains a potential risk among student drivers, especially in low-stimulation driving situations, emphasizing the need to increase awareness of the importance of adequate sleep and alertness before driving.