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ArticleCureus2023

Knowledge and Awareness of Parents Attending Pediatric Clinic Regarding Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Jeddah: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Rayan M Alosaimi, Mohammed T Musslem, Feras F Filfilan, Gutaybah S Alqarni, Essa A Alazmi, Talal Y Alghamdi, Jehad R Alsaedi, Hosam Amoodi

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Article in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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8 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Rayan M AlosaimiMedicine, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, SAU.
Mohammed T MusslemMedicine, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, SAU.
Feras F FilfilanMedicine, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, SAU.
Gutaybah S AlqarniMedicine, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, SAU.
Essa A AlazmiMedicine, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, SAU.
Talal Y AlghamdiMedicine, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, SAU.
Jehad R AlsaediMedicine, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, SAU.
Hosam AmoodiOtolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, SAU.
Soliman Fakeeh Hospital · SAUniversity of Jeddah · SA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by chronic, recurrent episodes of partial or complete airway obstruction during sleep. It has a negative impact on quality of life and behavior and can lead to adverse neurological and cardiovascular outcomes if left untreated. This study aims to assess the awareness and knowledge of pediatric OSA among parents attending a general pediatric clinic in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

methodsAn observational cross-sectional study was conducted from October 2022 to December 2022, on parents who attended the pediatric clinic at Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital in Jeddah. Participants were asked to complete a self-administered questionnaire, either using a tablet or a paper-based survey. The questionnaire consisted of sociodemographic information and questions assessing the parents' knowledge and awareness of pediatric OSA.

resultsThe study included 146 participants. The mean knowledge score was 15.38 ± 6. Only 20% of the participants had a good knowledge level, while 80% had a poor level of knowledge. Furthermore, regarding the definition of OSA, 60 out of 146 participants answered correctly. Enlargement of adenoids was the most recognized risk factor, and restless sleep was the most recognized symptom. The majority of participants agreed that consulting an expert doctor was the best method to raise awareness about childhood OSA.

conclusionThe result of our study reveals the low level of awareness and knowledge of pediatric OSA among parents attending a pediatric clinic in Jeddah. This highlights the need for health education programs and sensitization campaigns to improve awareness of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea.

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a cross-sectional studyjeddah saudi arabiaknowledge & awarenesspediatric obstructive sleep apneasleep-disordered breathing

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