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Parent report of children's sleep disordered breathing symptoms and limited academic progress in reading, writing,

Rebecca Harding1, Jillian J Haszard2, Elizabeth Schaughency3

  • 1Department of Women's & Children's Health, University of Otago, New Zealand; Department of Psychology, University of Otago, New Zealand.

Sleep Medicine
|November 19, 2019
PubMed

Insights

Sleep disordered breathing (SDB) affects 17.5% of children aged 6-10. Parent-reported SDB symptoms are linked to higher risks of academic difficulties in reading, writing, and math.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric sleep health
  • Childhood academic performance
  • Public health research

Background:

  • Sleep disordered breathing (SDB) is a prevalent condition in children.
  • Academic difficulties can significantly impact a child's educational trajectory.
  • Understanding the relationship between SDB and academic struggles is crucial for early intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate the prevalence of SDB and academic difficulties in New Zealand children aged 6-10 years.
  • To identify health and demographic risk factors associated with SDB symptoms and academic challenges.
  • To explore potential shared risk factors between SDB and academic difficulties.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving an online questionnaire administered to parents/caregivers of children aged 6-10.
  • Data collection included child's health, demographic factors, SDB symptoms (Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire), and academic performance ratings.
  • Academic performance was assessed relative to national curriculum expectations in reading, writing, and math.

Main Results:

  • The study included 1205 children (mean age 8 years 2 months).
  • The prevalence of SDB was 17.5%.
  • SDB was associated with increased odds of academic difficulties in reading (OR 1.9), writing (OR 1.8), and math (OR 2.4). No shared risk factors were identified.

Conclusions:

  • Parent-reported SDB symptoms in children are linked to a higher risk of poor academic progress.
  • Further research is warranted to investigate if treating SDB can mitigate learning barriers.
  • Intervention for SDB may help reduce educational risks in children.
Abstract

Keywords:
Academic achievementObstructive sleep apneaPoor school performanceSchool gradesSnoringSurvey weights

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