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Sleep-related disorders in Latin-American children with atopic dermatitis: A case control study

M Urrutia-Pereira1, D Solé2, N A Rosario3

  • 1Unipampa Federal University, Uruguaiana, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

Allergologia Et Immunopathologia
|December 3, 2016
PubMed

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Children with atopic dermatitis (AD) experience significant sleep disorders, particularly those with moderate to severe conditions. These sleep issues persist despite treatment, impacting overall well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dermatology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Clinical Research

Background:

  • Atopic dermatitis (AD) is frequently linked to sleep disturbances in children.
  • Understanding the prevalence and nature of sleep disorders in Latin American children with AD is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate and compare sleep disorders in Latin American children diagnosed with atopic dermatitis (AD) against a control group.
  • To assess the correlation between AD severity and specific sleep parameters.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Children Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ), a 33-item survey, administered to parents of 340 AD children and 454 controls across nine Latin American countries.
  • Analyzed total CSHQ scores and individual item responses, correlating them with the Scoring atopic dermatitis (SCORAD) index using Spearman's correlation.

Main Results:

  • Children with AD exhibited significantly higher CSHQ scores compared to controls, indicating prevalent sleep disorders.
  • Moderate to severe AD correlated with more pronounced sleep disturbances across multiple CSHQ domains, excluding sleep duration.
  • AD patients also presented with a higher body mass index.

Conclusions:

  • Latin American children with atopic dermatitis (AD) suffer from sleep disorders, even with ongoing treatment.
  • The severity of AD directly impacts the manifestation and intensity of sleep disturbances, as measured by the CSHQ.
Abstract

Keywords:
Atopic dermatitisChildrenQuestionnaireSCORADSleep disorders

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