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VOLUME 21 , ISSUE 9 ( September, 2020 ) > List of Articles

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Prevalence of Sleep-disordered Breathing and its Association with Obesity among Saudi Schoolchildren

Rozita Hassan, Ab Rani Samsudin

Keywords : Obesity, Pediatric sleep questionnaire, Sleep-disordered breathing

Citation Information : Hassan R, Samsudin AR. Prevalence of Sleep-disordered Breathing and its Association with Obesity among Saudi Schoolchildren. J Contemp Dent Pract 2020; 21 (9):1022-1026.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10024-2908

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 20-01-2021

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2020; The Author(s).


Abstract

Aim and objective: Epidemiological studies of sleep disturbances are essential to promote awareness among families and educational officials and deliver appropriate treatment at a very early timing. The aim of this population-based study was to determine the frequency of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) symptoms and its association with obesity among schoolchildren in West Saudi Arabia. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study comprised 2,000 schoolchildren aged 6–12 years. Sleep-disordered breathing symptoms were assessed with Arabic version of Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire (PSQ). Overweight/obesity was evaluated using body mass index (BMI) and their association with SDB was tested using a regression analysis model. Results: Overall, 23% of children were at high risk of SDB. Prevalence of habitual snoring was 15.9% and sleep apnea 4%. Boys were at higher risk of SDB than girls (p = 0.026), while age had no effect (p = 0.254). High-risk SDB had a strong association with sleep symptoms compared to low-risk SDB (p < 0.05). Sleep-disordered breathing increased significantly in overweight and obese children (p = 0.017 and p < 0.001, respectively). Conclusion: Around 23% Saudi schoolchildren are at risk of SDB. Related symptoms were strongly associated with high risk of SDB. Overweight and obesity had a strong and progressive association with SDB. Clinical significance: The results will help in identifying children at high risk of developing SDB and plan for early intervention to avoid the progression of SDB later in life.

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