scholarly journals Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Evaluation of high risk individuals, knowledge and associated factors among a representative sample of Lebanese adults

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aurélie Choucair ◽  
Diana Malaeb ◽  
Souheil Hallit ◽  
Elissar Dagher
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Daytime Sleepiness ◽  
Representative Sample ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Study Results

Abstract Background: To date, there has been no large population-based study about Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) in Lebanon. Our study evaluated high risk individuals, knowledge and associated factors of OSA among a representative sample of Lebanese adults. Methods: A cross-sectional study, conducted between June and August 2019, enrolled 472 people aged above 18. A proportionate random sample from all Lebanese Governorate was applied. Each governorate is divided into Caza (stratum), which in turn is divided into multiple villages. Two villages were selected randomly from the list of villages provided by the Central Agency of Statistics in Lebanon. Households were randomly selected from each village using an online software.Results: The percentage of physician-diagnosed sleep apnea in our sample was 11%; 159 (33.7%) had poor knowledge (scores ≤11), whereas 165 (35.0%) and 148 (31.4%) had moderate (scores between 12 and 15) and good (scores ≥16) knowledge respectively. The study results showed that -according to the Epworth Scale- having diabetes mellitus, myocardial infarction, arrhythmia, and hypertension were associated with higher daytime sleepiness. Furthermore, mild, moderate and severe excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) percentages were 14.4%, 16.3% and 13.8% respectively. According to the STOP-BANG questionnaire, 31.6% of participants had an intermediate risk of OSA and 7.6% had a high risk. Diabetic patients and those with myocardial infarction were significantly associated with higher STOP BANG scores.Concerning knowledge, having heard about sleep apnea was associated with a higher knowledge score. Overall, 31.4% of the participants had a good score. Conclusion The actual study proves that EDS which has adverse health effects, is associated with multiple morbidities. Besides, the general population isn’t aware enough of this disease. Comparing the rate of high-risk individuals to the physician-diagnosed ones, we conclude that in Lebanon, OSA is likely prevalent but underdiagnosed. Ongoing health campaigns and screenings should be assigned to target the general community.

scholarly journals Obstructive Sleep Apnea among the Lebanese general population: Prevalence, associated factors and knowledge

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aurélie Choucair ◽  
Diana Malaeb ◽  
Souheil Hallit ◽  
Elissar Dagher
Keyword(s):  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
Daytime Sleepiness ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Large Population ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Study Results

Abstract Background : To date, there has been no large population-based study associated with public awareness in Lebanon about sleep apnea. Our study investigated the prevalence of, associated factors and knowledge of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) among a representative sample of Lebanese adults. Methods: A cross-sectional study, conducted between June and August 2019, enrolled 472 people aged above 18 years. A proportionate random sample from all Lebanese Mohafazat was applied. Results: The study results showed that a higher number of cigarettes per day, having diabetes mellitus, myocardial infarction, hypertension and arrhythmia were associated with higher daytime sleepiness. Participants living in the North had less daytime sleepiness, whereas those living in Beqaa had higher daytime sleepiness compared to those living in Beirut. Concerning knowledge, having heard about sleep apnea and having a university level of education were associated with a higher score, whereas having cerebrovascular accidents was associated with lower knowledge scores. Conclusion Complications of OSA are still poorly known, as are certain suggestive symptoms. Given the local relevance of OSA, ongoing health campaigns and innovative educational programs should be assigned to target the general community.

High risk of obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, and daytime sleepiness among commercial motor vehicle drivers

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 979-985 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun-Sang Sunwoo ◽  
Dae-Seop Shin ◽  
Young Hwangbo ◽  
Won-Joo Kim ◽  
Min Kyung Chu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Daytime Sleepiness ◽  
Motor Vehicle ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Commercial Motor Vehicle ◽  
Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers

scholarly journals High risk for obstructive sleep apnea in patients with acute myocardial infarction

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. 797-805
Author(s):  
Carla Renata Silva Andrechuk ◽  
Maria Filomena Ceolim
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Acute Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Berlin Questionnaire ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Modifiable Factors ◽  
Tertiary Teaching ◽  
Clinical Worsening

Objectives: to stratify the risk for obstructive sleep apnea in patients with acute myocardial infarction, treated at a public, tertiary, teaching hospital of the state of São Paulo, Brazil, and to identify related sociodemographic and clinical factors.Method: cross-sectional analytical study with 113 patients (mean age 59.57 years, 70.8% male). A specific questionnaire was used for the sociodemographic and clinical characterization and the Berlin Questionnaire for the stratification of the risk of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.Results: the prevalence of high risk was 60.2% and the outcome of clinical worsening during hospitalization was more frequent among these patients. The factors related to high risk were body mass index over 30 kg/m2, arterial hypertension and waist circumference indicative of cardiovascular risk, while older age (60 years and over) constituted a protective factor.Conclusion: considering the high prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea and its relation to clinical worsening, it is suggested that nurses should monitor, in their clinical practice, people at high risk for this syndrome, guiding control measures of modifiable factors and aiming to prevent the associated complications, including worsening of cardiovascular diseases.

High Risk for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Truck Drivers Estimated by the Berlin Questionnaire: Prevalence and Associated Factors

2004 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 871-879 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. R. C. Moreno ◽  
F. A. Carvalho ◽  
C. Lorenzi ◽  
L. S. Matuzaki ◽  
S. Prezotti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Truck Drivers ◽  
Berlin Questionnaire ◽  
Obstructive Sleep

scholarly journals Risk Assessment for Self Reported Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in a Greek Nursing Staff Population

Medicina ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 55 (8) ◽  
pp. 468 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexia Alexandropoulou ◽  
Georgios D. Vavougios ◽  
Chrissi Hatzoglou ◽  
Konstantinos I. Gourgoulianis ◽  
Sotirios G. Zarogiannis
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Nursing Staff ◽  
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness ◽  
Daytime Sleepiness ◽  
Independent Predictor ◽  
Berlin Questionnaire ◽  
Obstructive Sleep

Background and objectives: The risk assessment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS) in specific occupational populations is important due to its association with morbidity. The aim of the present study was to identify the risk of OSA development and EDS in a Greek nursing staff population. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study a total of 444 nurses, 56 males (age = 42.91 ± 5.76 years/BMI = 27.17 ± 4.32) and 388 females (age = 41.41 ± 5.92 years/BMI = 25.08 ± 4.43) working in a Greek secondary and tertiary hospital participated during the period from 18 January 2015 to 10 February 2015. The participants completed the Berlin Questionnaire (BQ), concerning the risk for OSA and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), concerning the EDS. The work and lifestyle habits of the participants were correlated with the results of the questionnaires. Results: According to the BQ results 20.5% (n = 91) of the nursing staff was at high risk for OSA. Increased daytime sleepiness affected 27.7% (n = 123) of the nurses according to ESS results. Nurses at risk for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS), positive for both BQ and ESS, were 7.66% (n = 34). Out of the nurses that participated 77% (n = 342) were working in shifts status and had significant meal instability (breakfast p < 0.0001, lunch p < 0.0001, dinner p = 0.0008). Conclusions: The population at high risk for OSA and EDS in the nursing staff was found to be 20% and 28% respectively. High risk for OSAS was detected in 7.66% of the participants. The high risk for OSA and EDS was the same irrespective of working in shift status. In specific, nursing population age was an independent predictor for high risk for OSA and skipping lunch an independent predictor of daytime sleepiness.

Prevalence of patients at high risk of obstructive sleep apnea among individuals admitted for myocardial infarction

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
pp. S222
Author(s):  
K. Sadeghniiat-Haghighi ◽  
A. Khajeh-Mehrizi ◽  
A. Rahimi-Golkhandan ◽  
M. Sedaghat
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Obstructive Sleep

scholarly journals GCH1 (rs841) polymorphism in the nitric oxide-forming pathway has protective effects on obstructive sleep apnea

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Samaneh Sheikhi Kouhsar ◽  
Mohammadreza Bigdeli ◽  
Yadollah Shakiba ◽  
Khosro Sadeghniiat
Keyword(s):  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
Daytime Sleepiness ◽  
Genetic Factors ◽  
Protective Effects ◽  
No Formation ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Reverse Relationship

AbstractSeveral studies have recently investigated the contribution of genetic factors in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Patients with OSA suffer from a reduction in nitric oxide (NO) serum level. This study investigated rs841, A930G p22phox, and rs1799983 polymorphisms in three critical genes involved in NO formation. A total of 94 patients with OSA and 100 healthy controls were enrolled into the study. Results showed there was no association between rs841, A930G p22phox and rs1799983 polymorphism and the risk of OSA (P = 0.51, P = 0.4 and P = 0.33, respectively). Moreover, rs841 GA genotype had a reverse relationship with the severity of OSA (P = 0.005). On the other hand, rs841 GA and A930G p22phox AA genotypes had a protective effect on daytime sleepiness in OSA patients (P = 0.01and P = 0.02, respectively). Additionally, the combination of rs841 and A930G p22phox (AG/AG and AG/AA) genotypes was significantly associated with a reduction in daytime sleepiness in OSA patients (P = 0.03 and P = 0.03, respectively). According to the results of our study, GA genotype of rs841 and GA/AA genotypes of A930G p22phox polymorphisms significantly reduced the severity of the problem and daytime sleepiness in OSA patients.

scholarly journals Correlation between Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome and Cardiac Disease Severity

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamid Reza Javadi ◽  
Shabnam Jalilolghadr ◽  
Zohreh Yazdi ◽  
Zeinab Rezaie Majd
Keyword(s):  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness ◽  
Daytime Sleepiness ◽  
Epworth Sleepiness Scale ◽  
Berlin Questionnaire ◽  
High Risk Patients ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Risk Patients

Background. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) syndrome is one of the most common respiratory disorders in humans. There is emerging evidence linking OSA to vascular disease, particularly hypertension. The underlying pathophysiological mechanisms that link OSA to cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, congestive heart failure, and atrial fibrillation are not entirely understood. The aim of this study was to investigate the association of obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) with coronary atherosclerotic disease (CAD). Methods. A questionnaire survey based on Berlin questionnaire and Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) was conducted among 406 patients to assess demographic data and the symptoms, such as excessive daytime sleepiness and snoring. Epworth Sleepiness Scale and Berlin questionnaire were completed by all of the patients. Venous blood samples were obtained for biochemical tests. Characteristics of coronary arteries were collected from angiographies’ reports. All patients were divided into two groups based on results from Berlin questionnaire: low risk patients for OSA and high risk patients for OSA. Data were analyzed by SPSS software version 13. Results. Mean age of patients was 61.8±10.5. 212 (52.2%) patients were categorized as high risk group for apnea. Also, excessive daytime sleepiness was reported in 186 patients (45.8%). The severity of coronary artery involvement, daytime sleepiness, and electrocardiogram abnormalities was significantly higher in high risk patients for OSA compared with low risk patients. High risk patients had higher level of FBS and LDL and lower level of HDL cholesterol P<0.05. Conclusion. Our study found a strong correlation between the number of stenotic vessels and OSA. Based on our findings, OSA can be a predisposing factor for cardiac diseases.

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