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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Sleep Medicine
  • Respiratory Health in Children
  • Public Health Epidemiology

Background:

  • Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is a prevalent condition in children, impacting their health and development.
  • Identifying SDB incidence and risk factors is crucial for early intervention and management.
  • Previous research has highlighted various contributing factors, but regional data, particularly from Saudi Arabia, is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) among children aged 6-12 years in Al-Kharj city, Saudi Arabia.
  • To identify significant risk factors associated with the development of SDB in this pediatric population.
  • To validate the use of an Arabic version of the pediatric sleep questionnaire (PSQ) for SDB screening.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 1866 children (aged 6-12) from 20 schools in Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
  • Utilized an Arabic version of the pediatric sleep questionnaire (PSQ) completed by parents to assess SDB risk.
  • Employed Chi-square and logistic regression analyses to identify associations between SDB symptoms and risk factors.

Main Results:

  • The overall incidence of high risk for SDB was found to be 13% among the study participants.
  • Significant associations were identified between SDB risk and habitual snoring, witnessed apnea, mouth breathing, being overweight, and bedwetting.
  • The study demonstrated a high response rate (93.3%) and provided valuable demographic data (55% female, 45% male, mean age 9.67 years).

Conclusions:

  • Habitual snoring, witnessed apnea, mouth breathing, being overweight, and bedwetting are strongly associated with an increased risk of developing SDB in children.
  • The findings underscore the importance of screening for these symptoms in pediatric populations to identify children at risk for SDB.
  • This study provides essential epidemiological data on SDB risk factors in Saudi children, informing public health strategies and clinical practice.