Obstructive Sleep Apnea Hypopnea Syndrome among Obese Patients Visiting the Outpatient Department of a Tertiary Care Centre

Authors

  • Mimansa Dixit Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, Wardha, India
  • Sachin Pawar Department of Physiology, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, Wardha, India
  • Saumya Saket Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.8395

Keywords:

obesity, obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, polysomnography, waist circumference

Abstract

Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome is a major health public problem, with a possible contribution to cardiovascular disease and obesity. There is evidence of a bidirectional relationship between obesity and obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome. There is little to no reporting of obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome in rural subjects. The study aimed to find out the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome among obese patients visiting the outpatient Department of a tertiary care centre.

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among obese individuals who attended a tertiary care centre between 4 June 2018 to 6 August 2018. Ethical approval was obtained from the Institutional Ethics Committee. A convenience sampling method was used. The point estimate was calculated at a 95% Confidence Interval.

Results: Among 33 patients, obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome was seen in 5 (15.15%) (2.92-27.38, 95% Confidence Interval) patients. Among 33, 3 (60%) were female and 2 (40%) male.

Conclusions: The prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome was similar to other studies done in similar settings.

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Published

2024-01-02

How to Cite

Dixit, M. ., Pawar, S. ., & Saket, S. (2024). Obstructive Sleep Apnea Hypopnea Syndrome among Obese Patients Visiting the Outpatient Department of a Tertiary Care Centre. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 62(269), 37–39. https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.8395

Issue

Vol. 62 No. 269 (2024): JNMA: Published Monthly

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