Predictors and Prevalence of Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Erbil, Iraq
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Amen Shwan, Rasool Banan Q, Balisani Aya, Tariq Dahen, Al Lami Bareq S, Stefan Maria-Alina, Khdher Shadan N, Mohammed Ahmed L, Majeed Hiba H, Taha Paiman, Omar Dhuha A, Sulaiman Baran K, Bakr Chro M, Shadan N. Khdher
Primary Institution: Dr. Shwan's Cardiology Clinic, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
Hypothesis
This study aims to determine the prevalence of the severities of OSA in Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq, as well as discovering the predictors for severe OSA.
Conclusion
The study highlights the links between OSA and various chronic health conditions, emphasizing the importance of factors like age, obesity, and gender in influencing OSA severity.
Supporting Evidence
- 47% of the analyzed cases were diagnosed with severe OSA.
- BMI, age, gender, and heart failure were identified as independent predictors for AHI.
- Hypertension was the most prevalent comorbidity among participants with OSA.
Takeaway
This study found that many people in Erbil have severe sleep apnea, and things like being older, heavier, and being male can make it worse.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study conducted from December 2021 to July 2023 on patients displaying OSA symptoms in a sleep study section of a private clinic.
Potential Biases
The single-center nature of the study and exclusion of specific patient groups could limit the generalizability of findings.
Limitations
The cross-sectional design limits the ability to infer causality, and reliance on self-reported data introduces the possibility of recall bias.
Participant Demographics
The majority of participants were aged 50-70 (63.7%), with 53.4% female and 46.6% male; 72.0% were obese.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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