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Published on: December 6, 2016
Community awareness of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA): Saudi Arabia
Kareemah Salem Alshurtan1, Sarrah Yousef Aldhaifi2, Siwar Awad Alamrani2
1University of Hail - College of medicine, , Hail, Saudi Arabia. k.alshurtan@uoh.edu.sa.
Purpose:
OSA is a potentially serious medical condition associated with metabolic and cardiovascular hazards. The Saudi population remains inadequately informed, despite its increasing prevalence. The purpose of this study is to evaluate Saudi Arabian public awareness about OSA.
Methods:
992 people from all around Saudi Arabia participated in a descriptive cross-sectional study using a validated online questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were used to assess the demographic, health, and OSA knowledge data, and Pearson's Chi-Square test was used to look for correlations with the demographic characteristics.
Results:
The survey indicated that just 39% of participants were aware of OSA. Age, geographic location, healthcare profession, and familial medical history shown significant correlations with awareness (p < 0.05). The signs, ramifications, and therapies of OSA were inadequately comprehended.
Conclusion:
The research indicated that 39% of Saudi Arabians lacked enough knowledge of OSA. Targeted programs that focus on symptoms, dangers, and treatments are critical for improving early diagnosis and results. These efforts should focus specifically on marginalized populations and non-healthcare sectors.
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