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Awareness and understanding of obstructive sleep apnea in Panyananthaphikkhu Chonprathan Medical Center |
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| Creator | 1. Jarungjit Kraiwattanapong 2. Kotchakarn Rattanaarun 3. Kanittha Choksawad 4. Katsarin Kittiwannawong 5. Amonwan Cunteerasup |
| Title | Awareness and understanding of obstructive sleep apnea in Panyananthaphikkhu Chonprathan Medical Center |
| Publisher | Research and Development Office, Prince of Songkla University |
| Publication Year | 2565 |
| Journal Title | Songklanakarin Journal of Science an Technology (SJST) |
| Journal Vol. | 44 |
| Journal No. | 5 |
| Page no. | 1292-1297 |
| Keyword | obstructive sleep apnea, awareness, understanding, PCMC, OSA |
| URL Website | https://sjst.psu.ac.th/ |
| ISSN | 0125-3395 |
| Abstract | Awareness of Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is increasing worldwide. OSA diagnoses are observed when patientsreport their sleep problems to their general practitioners. Therefore, the greater the awareness and understanding of OSA in thegeneral population, the more OSA can be detected, to prevent serious consequences of untreated OSA. A cross-sectional studywas conducted on 281 cases of population surveyed at Panyananthaphikkhu Chonprathan Medical Center. A statistical analysisof the relationships in the data was pursued. OSA awareness was 81.1%, with the 40-59 year group having the most significantawareness. The perception of OSA symptoms ranged within 55.7-72.7% for sleep apnea, snoring, and daytime sleepiness, whilelesser-known symptoms including hypopnea, sudden awakening, choking and gasping for air during sleep was correctlyperceived by only 35.2-47.7%. The diseases of reflux, tonsillar hypertrophy, asthma, neurological diseases, and habitual smokingand drinking behaviors, were recognized as possible causes of OSA in only 25-33% of cases. The awareness of OSA can beincreased by introducing additional information about lesser-known symptoms of OSA and the diseases associated with OSA tothe general public. The recommended main target population is aged 40 59 years and of the female gender. |
