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Study of Sleep Disorders among Young Children Using Hindi Translated and Validated Version of Pediatric Sleep

Ravi Gupta1, Ramjan Ali1, Sunanda Verma1

  • 1Department of Psychiatry and Sleep Clinic, Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.

Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice
|May 9, 2017
PubMed

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This study validated the Hindi Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire (PSQ) and found sleep disorders are common in Indian children aged 4-9. Obstructive sleep apnea and teeth grinding were notably prevalent.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Sleep Medicine
  • Cross-cultural Health Assessment
  • Epidemiology of Childhood Disorders

Background:

  • Sleep disorders significantly impact children's health and development.
  • Validated screening tools are crucial for early detection in diverse populations.
  • The Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire (PSQ) is a recognized tool, but a Hindi version was needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To translate and validate the Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire (PSQ) into Hindi.
  • To assess the prevalence of sleep disorders in Indian children aged 4-9 years using the validated Hindi PSQ.

Main Methods:

  • The PSQ was translated and validated for Hindi-speaking bilingual populations.
  • The Hindi PSQ was administered to parents of children in randomly selected primary schools.
  • Data from 435 children were analyzed to determine the prevalence of various sleep disorders.

Main Results:

  • The Hindi PSQ demonstrated high agreement with the original version (κ =1).
  • Prevalence rates included: obstructive sleep apnea (7.5%), restless legs syndrome (2%-3%), teeth grinding (13.9%), and sleep talking (22.6%).
  • The average age of the 435 participating children was 6.3 years.

Conclusions:

  • The Hindi version of the PSQ is a reliable and validated instrument for screening childhood sleep disorders in India.
  • Sleep disorders present a significant public health concern among young children in India, necessitating further investigation and intervention.
Abstract

Keywords:
Childobstructive sleep apnearestless legs syndromesleep-wake disorders

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