Awareness and understanding of obstructive sleep apnea in Panyananthaphikkhu Chonprathan Medical Center
Awareness of Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is increasing worldwide. OSA diagnoses are observed when patients report their sleep problems to their general practitioners. Therefore, the greater the awareness and understanding of OSA in the general population, the more OSA can be detected, to prevent...
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| author | Jarungjit Kraiwattanapong Kotchakarn Rattanaarun Kanittha Choksawad Katsarin Kittiwannawong Amonwan Cunteerasup |
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| description | Awareness of Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is increasing worldwide. OSA diagnoses are observed when patients
report their sleep problems to their general practitioners. Therefore, the greater the awareness and understanding of OSA in the
general population, the more OSA can be detected, to prevent serious consequences of untreated OSA. A cross-sectional study
was conducted on 281 cases of population surveyed at Panyananthaphikkhu Chonprathan Medical Center. A statistical analysis
of the relationships in the data was pursued. OSA awareness was 81.1%, with the 40-59 year group having the most significant
awareness. The perception of OSA symptoms ranged within 55.7-72.7% for sleep apnea, snoring, and daytime sleepiness, while
lesser-known symptoms including hypopnea, sudden awakening, choking and gasping for air during sleep was correctly
perceived by only 35.2-47.7%. The diseases of reflux, tonsillar hypertrophy, asthma, neurological diseases, and habitual smoking
and drinking behaviors, were recognized as possible causes of OSA in only 25-33% of cases. The awareness of OSA can be
increased by introducing additional information about lesser-known symptoms of OSA and the diseases associated with OSA to
the general public. The recommended main target population is aged 40 – 59 years and of the female gender.
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| spelling | doaj.art-12cb436fd78f4b5589b521dba6da53552023-04-25T04:33:50ZengPrince of Songkla UniversitySongklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology (SJST)0125-33952022-10-014451292129710.14456/sjst-psu.2022.168Awareness and understanding of obstructive sleep apnea in Panyananthaphikkhu Chonprathan Medical CenterJarungjit Kraiwattanapong0Kotchakarn Rattanaarun1Kanittha Choksawad2Katsarin Kittiwannawong3Amonwan Cunteerasup4Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Panyananthaphikkhu Chonprathan Medical Center, Srinakharinwirot University, Pak Kred, Nonthaburi, 11120 ThailandDepartment of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Panyananthaphikkhu Chonprathan Medical Center, Srinakharinwirot University, Pak Kred, Nonthaburi, 11120 ThailandDepartment of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Panyananthaphikkhu Chonprathan Medical Center, Srinakharinwirot University, Pak Kred, Nonthaburi, 11120 ThailandDepartment of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Panyananthaphikkhu Chonprathan Medical Center, Srinakharinwirot University, Pak Kred, Nonthaburi, 11120 ThailandDepartment of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Panyananthaphikkhu Chonprathan Medical Center, Srinakharinwirot University, Pak Kred, Nonthaburi, 11120 ThailandAwareness of Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is increasing worldwide. OSA diagnoses are observed when patients report their sleep problems to their general practitioners. Therefore, the greater the awareness and understanding of OSA in the general population, the more OSA can be detected, to prevent serious consequences of untreated OSA. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 281 cases of population surveyed at Panyananthaphikkhu Chonprathan Medical Center. A statistical analysis of the relationships in the data was pursued. OSA awareness was 81.1%, with the 40-59 year group having the most significant awareness. The perception of OSA symptoms ranged within 55.7-72.7% for sleep apnea, snoring, and daytime sleepiness, while lesser-known symptoms including hypopnea, sudden awakening, choking and gasping for air during sleep was correctly perceived by only 35.2-47.7%. The diseases of reflux, tonsillar hypertrophy, asthma, neurological diseases, and habitual smoking and drinking behaviors, were recognized as possible causes of OSA in only 25-33% of cases. The awareness of OSA can be increased by introducing additional information about lesser-known symptoms of OSA and the diseases associated with OSA to the general public. The recommended main target population is aged 40 – 59 years and of the female gender. https://sjst.psu.ac.th/journal/44-5/18.pdfobstructive sleep apneaawarenessunderstandingpcmcosa |
| spellingShingle | Jarungjit Kraiwattanapong Kotchakarn Rattanaarun Kanittha Choksawad Katsarin Kittiwannawong Amonwan Cunteerasup Awareness and understanding of obstructive sleep apnea in Panyananthaphikkhu Chonprathan Medical Center Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology (SJST) obstructive sleep apnea awareness understanding pcmc osa |
| title | Awareness and understanding of obstructive sleep apnea in Panyananthaphikkhu Chonprathan Medical Center |
| title_full | Awareness and understanding of obstructive sleep apnea in Panyananthaphikkhu Chonprathan Medical Center |
| title_fullStr | Awareness and understanding of obstructive sleep apnea in Panyananthaphikkhu Chonprathan Medical Center |
| title_full_unstemmed | Awareness and understanding of obstructive sleep apnea in Panyananthaphikkhu Chonprathan Medical Center |
| title_short | Awareness and understanding of obstructive sleep apnea in Panyananthaphikkhu Chonprathan Medical Center |
| title_sort | awareness and understanding of obstructive sleep apnea in panyananthaphikkhu chonprathan medical center |
| topic | obstructive sleep apnea awareness understanding pcmc osa |
| url | https://sjst.psu.ac.th/journal/44-5/18.pdf |
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