Self-Reported Sleepiness, Fatigue and Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Using the STOP BANG Components: Women’s Perspective

Jasmine M; Suganthi S; Manoj P; Divya Ilanchoorian; Vijayalakshmi

doi:10.55489/njcm.141120233284

Authors

Jasmine M Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam, India
Suganthi S Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam, India
Manoj P Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam, India
Divya Ilanchoorian Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam, India
Vijayalakshmi Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55489/njcm.141120233284

Keywords:

Obstructive sleep apnea, hypoxia, screening, STOP BANG questionnaire

Abstract

Introduction: About 2-4% of adults have obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), a frequent chronic condition. The disorder is characterised by recurrent bouts of whole or partial collapse of the upper airway, primarily the oropharyngeal tract, while sleeping, which results in a decrease or stoppage of airflow. The aim of the study is to assess the relationship between the self-reported sleepiness, fatigue and the risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea among the midlife women aged 40 to 65 years

Methodology: This was a cross sectional study conducted in the field practice area of rural and urban health and training centre of a tertiary care teaching hospital, Chengalpattu district, Tamilnadu among 380 women aged 40 to 65 years.

Results: Mean age of the study population was 49.69 (± 11.2). On risk categorization by STOP-BANG Questionnaire, it was found that 72.9% (277), 26.1% (99) and 1.1% (4) had low, intermediate and high risk for sleep apnea. 16.9% of the study participants had excessive daytime sleepiness. Fatigue severity scale of more than or equal to 36 was seen among 34.5% of the study participants.

Conclusion: The STOP-Bang questionnaire has been shown in studies to be a quick, efficient, and accurate OSA screening tool. It can make it easier to allocate resources effectively for detecting and treating OSA that had not yet been recognised.

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