ArticleInternational journal of general medicine2024
Assessing the Knowledge and Awareness of Obstructive Sleep Apnea among Patient Families in Saudi Arabia: A Qualitative Study.
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- Development and validation of a scale for assessing community adults' knowledge, attitude and practice toward adult snoring.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Community awareness of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA): Saudi Arabia.Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung · 2025Article
- General Dentists and Dental Specialists' Knowledge of Treatment, Diagnosis, Referral, and Risk Factors of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Systematic Review.Dentistry journal · 2025Review
- The Knowledge and Awareness of Parents Regarding Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea in the Central Region of Saudi Arabia.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Social and environmental determinants of disease uncertainty in obstructive sleep apnea: a dyadic qualitative study on patients and co-residents.Frontiers in neurology · 2025Article
- Assessing the Knowledge and Awareness of Obstructive Sleep Apnea among Patient Families in Saudi Arabia: A Qualitative Study [Letter].International journal of general medicine · 2024Article
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Abstract
Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), if left untreated, can have major negative effects on health, such as an elevated risk of diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Increasing people's knowledge of this illness might lessen the stigma associated with sleep problems and motivate them to get treatment if they think they might have OSA. Aim of the Study: This study aims to assess the knowledge and awareness of OSA among patients' families in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A phenomenological-oriented study with in-depth interviews was used to collect data from 28 participants. Results: Two themes and subthemes emerged from the interviews, revealing significant knowledge gaps, especially regarding the health risks and management of OSA. Only a few participants were aware of the serious health implications of untreated OSA. Furthermore, many did not know about effective management strategies for OSA. Conclusion: The level of awareness and knowledge among participants was poor, with participants' lifestyles significantly affected by having relatives with OSA. They expressed concerns about challenges with CPAP adherence and recommended various coping techniques to support affected individuals.
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