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Prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea in 6- to 12-year-old children in Rajanagaram Mandal - A cross-sectional study

Amulya Jalumuru1, Maganti Sri Ramya, R Punithavathy

  • 1Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Lenora Institute of Dental Sciences, Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
|June 30, 2025
PubMed

Insights

The prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in Rajanagaram Mandal children is 5.7%. This finding underscores the need for greater awareness and early intervention for pediatric sleep apnea.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition characterized by recurrent upper airway obstruction during sleep, leading to decreased oxygen saturation.
  • High prevalence and adverse effects of OSA necessitate epidemiological studies, particularly in pediatric populations.
  • This study focused on determining the prevalence of OSA in children within Rajanagaram Mandal.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children aged 6-12 years in Rajanagaram Mandal.
  • To identify the distribution of OSA severity (mild, moderate, severe) within the studied pediatric population.
  • To provide data supporting the need for targeted interventions and awareness campaigns for pediatric OSA.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 1289 children aged 6-12 years from primary schools in Rajanagaram Mandal.
  • Utilized validated screening tools: the BEARS questionnaire (5 questions) and the FAIREST tool (6 red flags) to identify potential OSA cases.
  • Classified diagnosed cases into mild, moderate, and severe OSA categories and employed Chi-square tests for statistical analysis.

Main Results:

  • A prevalence of 5.7% for obstructive sleep apnea was identified among the 1289 children surveyed.
  • Of the children diagnosed with OSA, 46 had mild, 23 had moderate, and 4 had severe forms of the condition.
  • The findings indicate a significant burden of OSA within the pediatric population of Rajanagaram Mandal.

Conclusions:

  • The study established a 5.7% prevalence of OSA in Rajanagaram Mandal's children, highlighting a critical public health concern.
  • The results emphasize the urgent need for increased awareness, early diagnosis, and timely intervention strategies for pediatric OSA.
  • Further research is recommended to delve deeper into etiological factors and correlations to enhance diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for OSA.
Abstract

Keywords:
Diagnosisobstructive sleep apneaprevalencequestionnaire

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