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Ethnicity, sex and snoring
R A Hicks1, K Lucero-Gorman, P Ching
1Department of Psychology, San Jose State University, CA 95192-0120, USA.
Perceptual and Motor Skills
|November 5, 1997
Summary
Snoring prevalence significantly differs between ethnic groups and sexes in university students. This study is the first to report a significant link between ethnicity and snoring incidence.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Sleep Science
Background:
- Snoring is a common phenomenon with potential health implications.
- Previous research has explored snoring's association with sex.
- The relationship between ethnicity and snoring remains under-investigated.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the associations between snoring incidence, ethnicity, and sex.
- To determine if ethnicity is a significant factor in snoring prevalence.
- To analyze snoring patterns within a university undergraduate population.
Main Methods:
- Self-report data were collected from 1098 university undergraduates.
- Statistical analyses were performed to assess the relationships between snoring, ethnicity, and sex.
- Prevalence rates were calculated based on self-reported snoring data.
Main Results:
- Significant associations were found between snoring and both ethnicity and sex.
- For the first time in research, a significant relationship between ethnicity and snoring incidence was identified.
- The findings indicate variations in snoring prevalence across different ethnic groups.
Conclusions:
- Ethnicity and sex are significant factors associated with snoring incidence.
- This study highlights the importance of considering ethnicity in snoring research.
- Further investigation into the underlying reasons for ethnic variations in snoring is warranted.