Assessing the Knowledge and Awareness of Obstructive Sleep Apnea among Patient Families in Saudi Arabia: A Qualitative Study.

Autor:	Al Nufaiei ZF; Respiratory Therapy Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.; King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia., Alluhibi RH; Respiratory Therapy Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.; King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia., Alsabiti MB; Respiratory Therapy Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.; King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia., Onaybisi H; Respiratory Therapy Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.; King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia., Alahmadi LM; Respiratory Therapy Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.; King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia., Jabal SA; Respiratory Therapy Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.; King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia., Al Zhranei RM; Respiratory Therapy Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.; King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	International journal of general medicine [Int J Gen Med] 2024 Sep 17; Vol. 17, pp. 4213-4225. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Sep 17 (Print Publication: 2024).
DOI:	10.2147/IJGM.S472087
Abstrakt:	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. Competing Interests: The authors report no conflicts of interest in this work. (© 2024 Al Nufaiei et al.)
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