ArticleAnnals of thoracic medicine
Validation of the Arabic version of the Obstructive Sleep Apnea-18 quality of life questionnaire for evaluating children with sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome.
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- Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Children with Cerebral Palsy Compared to Non-Neurological Controls: A Prospective Study from a Tertiary Center in Jordan.Neurology international · 2026Article
- Translation and Psychometric Evaluation of the Arabic Version of the Eating Disorders After Bariatric Surgery Questionnaire (EDABS‑Q‑Arabic18).Obesity surgery · 2025Article
- Impact of Adenotonsillectomy on Quality of Life in Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA): Insights from the OSA-18 Questionnaire.Nature and science of sleep · 2025Article
- Effects of twin-block appliance on quality of life in OSA children with class 2 malocclusion and mandibular retrognathia.Journal of oral biology and craniofacial researchArticle
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Abstract
backgroundPediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) poses a significant health concern, affecting the well-being and quality of life of affected children. This study focuses on the translation, adaptation, and validation of the OSA-18 questionnaire for Arabic-speaking pediatric patients, aiming to contribute to the understanding of OSA and its implications on the quality of life in this population.
methodsA study was conducted at Jordan University Hospital, involving 186 Arabic-speaking pediatric patients with suspected OSA. The OSA-18 questionnaire was translated and culturally adapted following the World Health Organization guidelines. Overnight polysomnography was conducted to assess OSA severity. Internal consistency, construct validity, convergent validity, and predictive/discriminant validity were analyzed.
resultsThe study sample (68.8% of males, median age: 10.87) showed a median Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI) of 7.0, OSA-18 score of 46.5, and Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire (PSQ) score of 7.0. Internal consistency of OSA-18 was acceptable, except for the "physical symptoms" domain. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses revealed five factors corresponding to different OSA-18 domains. Convergent validity was supported by significant correlations between OSA-18 and PSQ scores. However, no correlation was found between OSA-18 scores and AHI. OSA severity was associated with higher PSQ scores but not with AHI.
conclusionThis study provides valuable insights into pediatric OSA in Arabic-speaking children. While the translation and validation of the OSA-18 questionnaire demonstrated acceptable reliability and convergent validity, the lack of correlation between OSA-18 scores and AHI raises questions about the survey's ability to capture the full impact of OSA objectively. Future research should focus on developing more reliable diagnostic tools, especially in resource-limited settings.
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