A first look at childhood abuse in women with obstructive sleep apnea

A first look at childhood abuse in women with obstructive sleep apnea

Study objectivesWomen who experienced childhood sexual abuse have higher rates of obesity, a risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). We assessed if prior childhood sexual abuse was more common in women with OSA vs. those in the control group, with possible mediation by obesity.MethodsIn a sec...

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Main Authors: Amrita Pal, Fernando Martinez, Jennifer Wagman, Ravi S. Aysola, Ari Shechter, Vincent Mysliwiec, Jennifer L. Martin, Paul M. Macey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Sleep
Subjects:
sleep-disordered breathing
obesity
trauma
sexual abuse
postmenopausal women
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frsle.2023.1281425/full

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https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frsle.2023.1281425/full

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