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Knowledge, Perception, Barriers and Facilitators to Sleep Medicine Practice among Nigerian Paediatricians

O E Olorunmoteni1,2, A J Kareem3, T T Oyetoke2

  • 1Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. Email: oeolorunmoteni@oauife.edu.ng, doc_tosino@yahoo.com.

West African Journal of Medicine
|March 9, 2026
PubMed

Insights

Nigerian pediatricians show poor knowledge of pediatric sleep disorders, with significant barriers including lack of training and facilities. Improving pediatrician knowledge and establishing sleep labs are crucial for better child sleep health.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Sleep Medicine
  • Clinical Pediatrics
  • Healthcare Access

Background:

  • Paediatric sleep disorders are prevalent but often underdiagnosed and undertreated in Nigeria.
  • Assessing healthcare provider knowledge and practice is essential for improving patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate Nigerian paediatricians' knowledge, perception, and current practices concerning paediatric sleep disorders.
  • To identify barriers and facilitators affecting the quality of care for paediatric sleep disorders in Nigeria.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive cross-sectional study involving 153 paediatricians across Nigeria.
  • Data collected via a pilot-tested, semi-structured questionnaire at the Paediatrics Association of Nigeria (PAN) Annual Scientific Meeting.
  • Statistical analysis performed using IBM SPSS version 20.

Main Results:

  • Over two-thirds (66.7%) of paediatricians had poor knowledge scores regarding paediatric sleep disorders.
  • A significant majority lacked confidence in diagnosing sleep disorders (22.2% poor, 63.4% fair).
  • Lack of training (77.3%) and sleep laboratories (66.7%) were primary management barriers; 98.7% lacked access to sleep labs.

Conclusions:

  • Urgent need for interventions to enhance paediatricians' knowledge of sleep medicine in Nigeria.
  • Development of paediatric sleep laboratory facilities is critical for improving diagnosis and management.
  • Addressing training gaps and infrastructure deficits is essential for quality paediatric sleep healthcare.
Abstract

Keywords:
NigeriaPaediatric Sleep KnowledgePaediatric Sleep LaboratoriesPaediatric Sleep PracticePromoters and Enablers

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