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Sleep problems in children and adolescents at pediatric clinics

Dong Soon Kim1, Cho Long Lee1, Young Min Ahn2

  • 1Department of Medicine, Graduate School, Eulji University, Daejeon, Korea.

Korean Journal of Pediatrics
|June 9, 2017
PubMed

Insights

Childhood sleep problems like snoring and insomnia are common in Korean pediatric clinics. Snoring in children increases the risk of other sleep issues, highlighting the need for clinical attention to sleep habits.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Sleep Medicine
  • Child Health Research
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Sleep problems are a significant concern in pediatric populations.
  • Understanding the prevalence of various sleep disorders in children is crucial for early intervention and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the frequency of childhood sleep problems in pediatric clinics in Seoul and Gyeonggi, Korea.
  • To identify associations between specific sleep problems and demographic factors.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 936 children (aged 0-18 years) visiting pediatric outpatient clinics.
  • Utilized the Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire to collect data on habitual snoring, sleep disordered breathing, insomnia, sleepwalking, night terrors, and bruxism.

Main Results:

  • Habitual snoring was reported in 16.9% of children, with higher prevalence in younger children (<2 years: 9%, 2-5 years: 18%).
  • Sleep disordered breathing affected 15.1% of children over 2 years, and insomnia was present in 13.2%.
  • Snoring was linked to increased risks of sleepwalking, night terrors, and bruxism, and was more common in boys.

Conclusions:

  • Sleep problems are prevalent among Korean children seeking pediatric care.
  • Children experiencing snoring are at higher risk for other sleep disturbances, including sleepwalking, night terrors, and bruxism.
  • Pediatric clinicians should routinely assess children's sleep habits to promote overall health.
Abstract

Keywords:
ChildPrevalenceQuestionnairesSleep problems

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