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Harding CD, Fuentes AL, Malhotra A. Tackling obstructive sleep apnea with pharmacotherapeutics: expert guidance. Expert Opin Pharmacother 2024; 25:1019-1026. [PMID: 38913403 PMCID: PMC11227253 DOI: 10.1080/14656566.2024.2365329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/25/2024]
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INTRODUCTION The efficacy of non-pharmacotherapeutic treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, a highly prevalent condition with serious cardiometabolic and neurocognitive health consequences, is well established. Supplementing traditional treatment strategies with medications can improve symptoms and reduce side effects. Efforts to identify medications that target the causes of sleep apnea have met with mixed success. However, this remains a worthwhile objective for researchers to pursue, given the potential benefit pharmacotherapy could bring to those patients who reject or struggle to adhere to existing treatments. AREAS COVERED This article presents the case for obstructive sleep apnea pharmacotherapy including drugs that reduce the occurrence of apnea events, such as weight loss agents, ventilation activators and muscle and nervous system stimulants, drugs that alleviate symptoms, such as wake-promoting agents for excessive daytime sleepiness, and drugs that improve adherence to existing treatments, such as hypnotics. Literature was accessed from PubMed between 1 March 2024 and 18 April 2024. EXPERT OPINION Exciting recent advances in both our understanding of obstructive sleep apnea pathology and in the techniques used to identify therapeutic agents and their targets combine to embolden a positive outlook for the expanded use of drugs in tackling this consequential disease.
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- Christian D. Harding
- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego (UCSD), La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego (UCSD), La Jolla, CA, USA
- Pulmonary and Critical Care Section, Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego (UCSD), La Jolla, CA, USA
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Jean-Louis G, Jin P, Moise R, Blanc J, Rogers A, Bubu OM, Chung D, Zizi F, Seixas AA. Effectiveness of peer-delivered sleep health education and social support in increasing OSA evaluation among at-risk blacks. J Sleep Res 2024:e14213. [PMID: 38773705 DOI: 10.1111/jsr.14213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 03/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/24/2024]
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To assess the effectiveness of culturally and linguistically tailored, peer-delivered obstructive sleep apnea education and of social support to increase adherence to physician-recommended obstructive sleep apnea evaluation among blacks. In a two-arm randomised controlled trial, we ascertained the effectiveness of peer-delivered obstructive sleep apnea education in increasing obstructive sleep apnea evaluation among 319 blacks at risk of obstructive sleep apnea (intervention = 159 and control = 160); their average age was 47 ± 12.9 years, and 41% were male. Obstructive sleep apnea risk was assessed with the Apnea Risk Evaluation System questionnaire, administered in community venues. Participants in the intervention arm received tailored obstructive sleep apnea education during a 6 month period; those in the control arm received standard sleep and healthy lifestyle information. Analysis focussed on the effectiveness of peer-delivered obstructive sleep apnea education on adherence to obstructive sleep apnea evaluation, but also considered the role of psychosocial factors. The results showed no significant differences in baseline demographic and clinical measures when contrasting participants in the study arms. The adherence rates for home-based obstructive sleep apnea evaluation in the intervention and control arms were 45.9% and 45.6%, respectively. Overall, participants in both study arms (adherers) who underwent obstructive sleep apnea evaluations were likely to experience a greater level of social support (8.2 ± 2.4 vs. 7.3 ± 2.4; p = 0.06). Moreover, adherers showed greater psychosocial scores (i.e., Dysfunctional Beliefs and Attitudes about Sleep scale, Apnea Beliefs Scale (ABS) (and Apnea Knowledge) compared with non-adherers (6.0 ± 1.8 vs. 4.9 ± 2.2; p = 0.02; 77.0 ± 7.1 vs. 73.2 ± 7.4; p = 0.04, and 6.4 ± 3.1 vs. 7.6 ± 2.4; p = 0.06, respectively). The results of the present randomised controlled trial favoured a potential role of peer-based social support and psychosocial factors, associated with obstructive sleep apnea adherence behaviour.
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- Girardin Jean-Louis
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, USA
- Department of Neurology, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York City, New York, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Health and Human Services, St John's University, Jamaica, New York, USA
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- Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York City, New York, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, USA
- Department of Informatics and Health Data Science, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, USA
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Pan Z, Ma T, Zeng Q, Xu T, Ran Q, Li T, Lu D. People's knowledge, attitudes, practice, and healthcare education demand regarding OSA: a cross-sectional study among Chinese general populations. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1128334. [PMID: 37521967 PMCID: PMC10372425 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1128334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023] Open
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Background Population knowledge and attitudes toward obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) syndrome are critical to public health initiatives to overcome the disease. Healthcare education is an appropriate approach to expediting the process to build active medical practice models in the public. Objective This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) regarding OSA and healthcare education demand among the Chinese general population. Methods A cross-sectional survey was performed online via Wenjuanxing in China between 8 February and 8 March 2022, using a 34-item questionnaire designed and reviewed by multidisciplinary experts. Results This study enrolled 1507 respondents, aged 18 to 68, with a city-to-countryside ratio of approximately 2:1. Four-fifths of respondents reported that they had children (n = 1237), and mothers accounted for 57.7%. If they or their children had symptoms of OSA, nearly nine in 10 respondents would undertake positive medical practices, especially parents. A total of 89.4% of the respondents reported a desire to receive healthcare education through the new multimedia approach, and most were concerned about the etiology of OSA. Conclusion The current study indicated that even the higher educated and urban populations in China had insufficient knowledge about positive attitudes toward and practices regarding OSA, indicating an urgent demand for healthcare education. A special emphasis should be placed on appropriating population demand for healthcare education and promoting the benefits of active medical practice models in sleep medicine.
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- Zhongjing Pan
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head, and Neck Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head, and Neck Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head, and Neck Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Outpatient Nursing, Dazhou Central Hospital, Dazhou, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head, and Neck Surgery, Santai People's Hospital, Mianyang, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head, and Neck Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Berg KA, Marbury M, Whaley MA, Perzynski AT, Patel SR, Thornton JD. Experiences with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Among African American Patients and their Bed Partners. Behav Sleep Med 2023; 21:242-253. [PMID: 35583497 PMCID: PMC9672138 DOI: 10.1080/15402002.2022.2075365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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RATIONALE Despite having a higher prevalence and severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), African Americans have lower adherence to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) compared to other groups. Information regarding challenges faced by African Americans prescribed CPAP are lacking. OBJECTIVES To determine the barriers and facilitators to optimal management of OSA with CPAP among African Americans and to understand the role bed partners may play. METHODS We conducted semi-structured in-depth interviews via video conferencing with African American patients of an urban safety-net health care system with OSA prescribed CPAP and their bed partners. Recruitment continued until theoretical saturation was achieved. Verbatim transcripts were analyzed using the principles of thematic analysis. RESULTS 15 patients (12 women) diagnosed with OSA and prescribed CPAP a mean 2.6 years prior along with 15 bed partners (3 women) were individually interviewed. Four themes emerged regarding impediments to CPAP use: 1) inadequate education and support, 2) CPAP maintenance and hygiene, 3) inconvenient design of CPAP interfaces, and 4) impediment to intimacy. Four themes emerged as facilitators to CPAP use: 1) provider and technical support, 2) properly fitted CPAP masks, 3) active support from partner and family, and 4) experiencing positive results from CPAP. CONCLUSIONS African American patients with OSA and their bed partners identified several unique barriers and facilitators to CPAP use. Active involvement by bed partners was considered by both patients and partners as helpful in improving CPAP adherence. Interventions to improve OSA outcomes in this population should focus on patients and their bed partners.
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- Kristen A. Berg
- Center for Health Care Research and Policy, The MetroHealth Campus of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
- Population Health Research Institute, The MetroHealth Campus of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Population Health Research Institute, The MetroHealth Campus of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
- Center for Reducing Health Disparities, The MetroHealth Campus of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Population Health Research Institute, The MetroHealth Campus of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
- Center for Reducing Health Disparities, The MetroHealth Campus of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Center for Health Care Research and Policy, The MetroHealth Campus of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
- Population Health Research Institute, The MetroHealth Campus of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Center for Sleep and Cardiovascular Outcomes Research, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Population Health Research Institute, The MetroHealth Campus of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
- Center for Reducing Health Disparities, The MetroHealth Campus of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, The MetroHealth Campus of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
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Duan KI, Donovan LM. Coverage Decisions for Positive Airway Pressure Therapy: Intended and Unintended Consequences. Ann Am Thorac Soc 2023; 20:28-29. [PMID: 36584987 PMCID: PMC9819257 DOI: 10.1513/annalsats.202211-912ed] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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- Kevin I Duan
- University of Washington, Seattle, Washington and
- Health Services Research and Development, Veterans Affairs Puget Sound, Seattle, Washington
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- University of Washington, Seattle, Washington and
- Health Services Research and Development, Veterans Affairs Puget Sound, Seattle, Washington
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Zhang H, Liang C, Zhang X, Yu H, Yan X, Wang L, Tong T, Zhang H, Dai H, Tong H. Factors influencing patient delay in individuals with obstructive sleep apnoea: a study based on an integrated model. Ann Med 2022; 54:2828-2840. [PMID: 36259469 PMCID: PMC9586697 DOI: 10.1080/07853890.2022.2132417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is the most common sleep-related breathing disorder, yet it remains undiagnosed in a large proportion of adults. OBJECTIVE This study aims to investigate the status of patient delay and provider delay in OSA patients and examine related factors affecting patient delay in OSA individuals in China. METHODS A cross-sectional design was conducted on a sample of 309 OSA patients (aged from 18 to 76, median age of 47 years, 84.8% male) in Northeast China. Participants were required to complete the sociodemographic questionnaire, the symptom characteristics questionnaire, the help-seeking attitude scale (HSAS), the social support rating scale and the chronic disease self-efficacy scales (CDSES) to test the hypothesis. Binary logistic regression analysis was conducted to explore factors that account for the patient delay. RESULTS The median patient delay among OAS patients in this study was 22 months, the median provider delay was one month, and the median total delay was 26 months. As shown by multivariate analysis results, patients who have snored for over 6 years (OR = 3.377, 95%CI: 1.175-9.702) were more likely to experience prolonged patient delays. Per capita monthly family income above 3000 RMB (OR = 0.172, 95%CI: 0.052-0.571), taking up residence in cities or towns (OR = 0.484, 95%CI: 0.248-0.946), higher self-recognition of the disease (OR = 0.793, 95%CI: 0.647-0.972), higher objective support (OR = 0.825, 95%CI: 0.739-0.921) and stronger self-efficacy (OR = 0.674, 95%CI: 0.525-0.867) were significantly associated with shorter patient delays. CONCLUSION Patient delay is common in Chinese OSA patients. The upstream factors affecting the patient delay in individuals with OSA include income, place of residence, and objective support; midstream factors include self-recognition of the disease and self-efficacy; downstream factors include years of snoring.KEY MESSAGESDespite being a high-prevalence disease, many obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) patients are not clearly diagnosed and treated.The factors affecting the delay in seeking medical treatment in individuals with OSA included income, place of residence, objective support, self-recognition of the disease, self-efficacy and years of snoring.Investigations into OSA patients' care-seeking behaviours can better reflect the secondary prevention of OSA, and it is crucial to pay attention to the delayed phase of patients.
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- Hui Zhang
- School of Nursing, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, PR China
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- School of Nursing, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, PR China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Zibo Central Hospital, Zibo, PR China
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- School of Nursing, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, PR China
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- School of Nursing, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, PR China
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- School of Nursing, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, PR China
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- School of Nursing, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, PR China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, PR China
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- School of Nursing, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, PR China
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- Department of Nursing, Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang, PR China
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Cohen SM, Howard JJ, Jin MC, Qian J, Capasso R. Racial Disparities in Surgical Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. OTO Open 2022; 6:2473974X221088870. [PMID: 35321423 PMCID: PMC8935572 DOI: 10.1177/2473974x221088870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objective Determine risk factors for failure to receive surgical treatment among patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Study Design Population-based observational longitudinal cohort study. Setting Population-based database. Methods Multivariate analysis of 500,792 individuals with obstructive sleep apnea from Optum’s deidentified Clinformatics Data Mart database (2004-2018). Results Black race, increased age, diabetes, atrial fibrillation, obesity, and congestive heart failure were independently associated with a decreased rate of surgery for obstructive sleep apnea. Asian race, hypertension, arrhythmias other than atrial fibrillation, pulmonary disease, and liver disease were independently associated with an increased rate of surgery for obstructive sleep apnea. Conclusion Racial disparities in health outcomes related to health care access and in economic resources have an enormous impact on public health and social equity. We found differences in rates of surgery for obstructive sleep apnea based on race. These data are consistent with others demonstrating disparities in medical treatment of sleep apnea with positive pressure and underline a need for a change in awareness and treatment in these populations.
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- Samuel M. Cohen
- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
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Differences in Symptoms and Severity of Obstructive Sleep Apnea between Black and White Patients. Ann Am Thorac Soc 2022; 19:272-278. [PMID: 34242152 PMCID: PMC8867366 DOI: 10.1513/annalsats.202012-1483oc] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Rationale: Prior work suggests that Black patients have more severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) upon clinical presentation. However, the extent to which this may reflect differences in symptoms or other standard measures of OSA risk is unclear. Objectives: We assessed for racial disparities in OSA characteristics at time of initial clinical diagnosis. Methods: Data from 890 newly diagnosed patients with OSA at an urban academic sleep center were included in this analysis. All patients completed a standardized questionnaire on demographics and sleep-related symptoms and underwent laboratory polysomnography. Symptom severity at the time of evaluation was compared across race and sex. Results: Black men were underrepresented in the sleep lab, making up only 15.8% of the cohort and 31.3% of Black participants (P < 0.001). Despite this, Black men had the most severe OSA with a mean apnea hypopnea index of 52.4 ± 39.4 events/hour, compared with 39.0 ± 28.9 in White men, 33.4 ± 32.3 in Black women, and 26.2 ± 23.8 in White women (P < 0.001 for test of homogeneity). Black men also had the greatest burden of OSA symptoms with the highest mean Epworth Sleepiness Scale score (12.2 ± 5.9 versus 9.4 ± 5.2 in White men, 11.2 ± 5.9, in Black women, and 9.8 ± 5.6 in White women; P < 0.001). Compared with White men, Black men were 1.61 (95% CI [1.04-2.51]) times more likely to have witnessed apneas and 1.56 (95% CI [1.00-2.46]) times more likely to have drowsy driving at the time of OSA diagnosis. Conclusions: At the time of clinical diagnosis, Black men have greater disease severity, suggesting delay in diagnosis. Further, the greater burden of classic OSA symptoms suggests the delayed diagnosis of OSA in Black men is not due to atypical presentation. Further research is needed to identify why screening methods for OSA are not equitably implemented in the care of Black men.
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Sleep Health among Racial/Ethnic groups and Strategies to achieve Sleep Health Equity. Respir Med 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-93739-3_3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Rapelli G, Pietrabissa G, Angeli L, Bastoni I, Tovaglieri I, Fanari P, Castelnuovo G. Assessing the needs and perspectives of patients with obesity and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome following continuous positive airway pressure therapy to inform health care practice: A focus group study. Front Psychol 2022; 13:947346. [PMID: 36160561 PMCID: PMC9500455 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.947346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Objective This study aims to investigate the lived experience in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) and comorbid obesity following after continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy made with the disease the device, and to identify barriers and facilitators to the use of CPAP to improve rehabilitation provision and aid in disease self-management. Methods Qualitative research was conducted using three focus groups with a representative sample of 32 inpatients (37% female) undergoing a 1-month pulmonary rehabilitation program at the IRCSS Istituto Auxologico Italiano San Giuseppe Hospital, Verbania, Italy. The focus groups were recorded on tape, and contemporaneous notes were made. The tapes were transcribed verbatim, and Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis was used to develop themes. Results Six main themes were extracted: (1) Living the diagnosis as a shock; (2) You should not sleep on it: the importance of prevention; (3) The adjustment to CPAP; (4) Barriers and facilitators to the use of CPAP; (5) Three in a bed; and (6) The relationship with the healthcare system. Conclusion Results of this study suggest potential avenues for interventions to increase adherence to CPAP, including the provision of information and continued support. Individual counseling providing strategies aimed at helping the person to cope with the emotional problem and relational difficulties associated with the use of CPAP, and at strengthening self-efficacy and self-management skills are also encouraged for optimal care during the rehabilitation program.
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- Giada Rapelli
- Psychology Research Laboratory, Istituto Auxologico Italiano IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Psychology Research Laboratory, Istituto Auxologico Italiano IRCCS, Milan, Italy.,Department of Psychology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Psychology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Milan, Italy
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- Psychology Research Laboratory, Istituto Auxologico Italiano IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department, Istituto Auxologico Italiano IRCCS, Verbania, Italy
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- Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department, Istituto Auxologico Italiano IRCCS, Verbania, Italy
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- Psychology Research Laboratory, Istituto Auxologico Italiano IRCCS, Milan, Italy.,Department of Psychology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Milan, Italy
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False beliefs about sleep and their associations with sleep-related behavior. Sleep Health 2021; 8:216-224. [PMID: 34840105 DOI: 10.1016/j.sleh.2021.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2021] [Revised: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 10/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Understanding the association between sleep-related beliefs and behaviors may be useful in improving sleep health in the general population. This study examines false beliefs about sleep and their associations with self-reported sleep and related behaviors. METHODS Respondents in an online survey indicated the degree to which they agreed with 20 statements previously identified as sleep myths by experts in the field. A total sleep myths score was calculated for each participant, with higher scores reflecting greater false beliefs. Sociodemographic factors, behaviors, and knowledge related to sleep were also assessed. RESULTS Total sample size was 1120 adults residing in the United States (51.5% female; M age = 47.22). Overall, belief in sleep myths was relatively common, with 10 of 20 false statements endorsed by at least 50% of the sample. Sleep myth scores varied by sociodemographic factors, including age, gender, socioeconomic indicators, and region of residence. Higher sleep myth scores were associated with greater inconsistency in bedtimes (odds ratio: 1.07 [1.04-1.09]), more frequent napping (odds ratio: 1.11 [1.09-1.14]), more in-bed activities (β = 0.35, p < .001), engaging in behaviors incompatible with sleep hygiene recommendations (β = 0.24, p < .001), and perceiving fewer consequences of insufficient sleep (β = -0.13, p < .001). Those endorsing more myths reported shorter sleep on non-worknights (β = -0.09, p = .01) but not on worknights. CONCLUSIONS Belief in sleep myths is related to sleep health behavior and may be a modifiable target for intervention.
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Lu D, Mohamed EA, Covassin N, Chahal CAA, Mansukhani MP, St Louis EK, Somers VK. Frequency of sleep-disordered breathing in a referral population of Somali-Americans. J Clin Sleep Med 2021; 16:1343-1347. [PMID: 32367798 DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.8544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVES To study the frequency of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in individuals of Somali ancestry referred to a clinical sleep laboratory. METHODS This was a retrospective study using a large registry of patients who underwent diagnostic polysomnography between 17 November 2009 and 15 April 2017. Adult patients self-reporting as being of Somali origin were confirmed using the electronic medical record. RESULTS Somali-American patients comprised approximately 0.2% of all patients undergoing polysomnography at the Mayo Clinic Center for Sleep Medicine. The median (interquartile range) age was 52.6 (35, 64) years with 66% males and a median (interquartile range) body mass index of 31.2 (27, 34) kg/m². OSA was diagnosed in 77% of patients, with approximately 50% having moderate to severe OSA. OSA was more frequent in older patients and similar between men and women, and only age predicted an OSA diagnosis while sex and body mass index did not. All patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 (n = 7) and all but one of the hypertensive patients (n = 11) had significant OSA. CONCLUSIONS Less than 0.2% of all patients undergoing polysomnography at Mayo Clinic were of Somali origin. Moderate-to-severe OSA was frequent in this select sample of individuals who underwent polysomnography. Hypertension and diabetes were present in most Somali-Americans with OSA. Given the rising prevalence of diabetes and hypertension in Somali-Americans, and the likely high prevalence of undiagnosed OSA, screening Somali-Americans for sleep disorders may contribute importantly to prevention, early detection, and reduction of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases in this population.
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- Dongmei Lu
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.,Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Center for Sleep Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.,Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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Robbins R, Hays RD, Calderón JL, Seixas A, Newsome V, Chung A, Jean-Louis G. The development and psychometric evaluation of the Survey of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Functional Health Literacy. SLEEP MEDICINE RESEARCH 2021; 12:64-73. [PMID: 34790431 PMCID: PMC8594920 DOI: 10.17241/smr.2021.00885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2021] [Accepted: 05/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE AND OBJECTIVE Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a highly prevalent disorder that disparately affects racial/ethnic minorities. OSA functional health literacy can contribute to health disparities. Documenting poor OSA functional health literacy is needed to inform research agendas, policy, and advocacy efforts. The objective of this study is to develop a scale for measuring OSA functional health literacy among diverse audiences and a variety of reading levels and to ascertain its reliability and validity. METHODS Development of the 18-item Survey of OSA Functional Health Literacy (SOFHL) was guided by literature review and input from experts. A convenience sample of persons enrolled in a clinical trial completed the survey (n=194). The psychometric evaluation was conducted using factor analysis to identify the number of dimensions in the SOFHL and their relationship to other domains that are relevant to OSA functional health literacy. RESULTS Internal consistency reliability (alpha) was estimated for the resulting scale and correlations with educational attainment and income completed. All respondents were Black and 29% reported average household income less than $10,000 USD. Confirmatory factor analysis provided support for two dimensions: OSA general knowledge (alpha=0.81) and self-efficacy for OSA self-management (alpha=0.71). CONCLUSIONS Higher educational attainment and socioeconomic status were associated with better OSA functional health literacy. These results provide preliminary support for the SOFHL, a measure that can be used to assess OSA functional health literacy.
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- Rebecca Robbins
- Department of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, Brigham & Women’s Hospital
- Division of Sleep Medicine, Harvard Medical School
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- Department of Health Policy and Management, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health
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- Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine
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- Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine
- Medical Education, Morehouse School of Medicine
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- Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine
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Aalaei S, Amini M, Rezaeitalab F, Asadpour H, Tabesh H, Khoshrounejad F, Eslami S, Afshari Saleh L. Evaluating the effect of an educational intervention on the adherence rate to sleep study: A multi-centered stratified randomized controlled trial. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0244496. [PMID: 33412570 PMCID: PMC7790540 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0244496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2020] [Accepted: 12/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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An appropriate diagnosis and effective treatment of sleep apnea can improve the associated quality of care and reduce morbidities. The study aims to develop and evaluate an educational intervention tailored to patients’ needs in order to increase the rate of patients’ adherence to physician's prescription for a sleep test. A multi-center, stratified, 2 parallel-arm, randomized controlled trial was conducted. The patients in the intervention group received the educational booklets on sleep apnea and sleep test which was designed based on the extracted factors through an in-depth interview with patients. All participants were contacted after two months to ask whether they completed an assessment for OSA. A total number of 1,650 individuals were screened. Finally, 104 participants were randomized to the control group (n = 50) or intervention group (n = 45) that did not differ significantly in baseline characteristics. The results of the intention to treat analysis indicate that patients in the intervention group were significantly more adherent to attend a sleep assessment for their OSA risk (30%; n = 15/50) than the patients in the control group (11.1%; n = 5/45, P <0.05). Age, history of diabetes, and the educational intervention were effective in performing the sleep test. Time limitations, Condition improvement, and high cost of diagnostic test were the most barriers, respectively. The intervention was successful in improving the adherence rate of patients to prescribed sleep test. However, the adherence rate to sleep study testing is still far from desirable and requires more complex interventions.
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- Shokoufeh Aalaei
- Department of Medical Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Lung Diseases Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Sleep Laboratory of Ibn-e-Sina Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Medical Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Medical Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Medical Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Department of Medical Informatics, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Pharmaceutical Research Center, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Occupational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Aalaei S, Amini M, Taghipour A, Afsharisaleh L, Rezaeitalab F, Asadpour H, Eslami S. Adherence to prescribed overnight sleep study in patients suspected of sleep apnea: problem size and influential factors. Sleep Breath 2020; 25:1359-1368. [PMID: 33159648 DOI: 10.1007/s11325-020-02216-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2020] [Revised: 09/27/2020] [Accepted: 10/06/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE Despite the serious consequences of sleep apnea, some patients do not follow their physicians' advice to undergo a sleep study. The present study aimed to determine the rate of adherence and influencing factors in conducting a polysomnography test in patients suspected of obstructive sleep apnea. METHODS This qualitative and quantitative analysis was conducted between July 2017 and November 2019 on patients suspected of sleep apnea. The quantitative analysis aimed at determining the rate of adherence through a retrospective cross-sectional study. The qualitative content analysis was conducted on purposefully selected subgroup of patients suspected of obstructive sleep apnea who were referred for polysomnography. The required data were collected through the semi-structured in-depth interviews and then recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using SPSS.22 and MAXQDA10. RESULTS Quantitative part: Of 311 patients (mean age: 47.6 ± 13.1 years) referred for polysomnography, 283 patients (91%) were at a high risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea. Among those referred for polysomnography, 31% (n = 95) adhered to recommendations for a sleep study. Qualitative part: Factors affecting adherence to polysomnography were categorized as "barriers" and "triggers." Barriers included inadequate knowledge, psychological factors, cost, and the service system. Triggers included adequate knowledge and tangible experience of consequences of the illness. CONCLUSION The majority of patients at risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea did not follow the recommendation for polysomnography, indicating a need for systematic interventions. Among the identified barriers, knowledge and psychological factors are modifiable ones that can be addressed with the patient. We theorize that raising awareness among patients by providing additional information and eliminating concerns may help to increase the rate of adherence. Insurance coverage or subsidy to reduce the sleep study costs may also be an effective strategy to increase adherence to recommendations for polysomnography.
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- Shokoufeh Aalaei
- Department of Medical Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Lung Diseases Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, 9177948564, Iran.
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- Health Sciences researches Center, School of Health, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Occupational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Sleep Laboratory of Ibn-e-Sina Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Medical Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Department of Medical Informatics, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands.,Pharmaceutical Research Center, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Jean-Louis G, Robbins R, Williams NJ, Allegrante JP, Rapoport DM, Cohall A, Ogedegbe G. Tailored Approach to Sleep Health Education (TASHE): a randomized controlled trial of a web-based application. J Clin Sleep Med 2020; 16:1331-1341. [PMID: 32329437 DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.8510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVES In a randomized controlled trial, we compared the effect of the Tailored Approach to Sleep Health Education (TASHE) on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) self-efficacy among community-dwelling blacks in New York City. METHODS Study participants were 194 blacks at high risk for OSA based on the Apnea Risk Evaluation System. TASHE intervention was delivered via a Wi-Fi-enabled tablet, programmed to provide online access to culturally and linguistically tailored information designed to address unique barriers to OSA care among blacks. Blacks in the attention-controlled arm received standard sleep information via the National Sleep Foundation website. Blacks in both arms accessed online sleep information for 2 months. Outcomes (OSA health literacy, self-efficacy, knowledge and beliefs, and sleep hygiene) were assessed at baseline, at 2 months, and at 6 months. RESULTS We compared outcomes in both arms based on intention-to-treat analysis using adjusted Generalized Linear Mixed Modeling. TASHE exposure significantly increased OSA self-efficacy (OSA outcome expectation [β = .5; 95% CI: .1-.9] and OSA treatment efficacy [β = 0.4; 95% CI: .0-.8]) at 2 months but not at 6 months. Additionally, TASHE exposure improved sleep hygiene at 6 months (β = 6.7; 95% CI: 2.2-11.3) but not at 2 months. CONCLUSIONS Community-dwelling blacks exposed to TASHE materials reported increased OSA self-efficacy compared with standard sleep health education. Stakeholder-engaged, theory-based approaches, as demonstrated in the TASHE intervention, can be used successfully to deliver effective sleep health messages. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION Registry: ClinicalTrials.gov; URL: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02507089; Identifier: NCT02507089.
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- Girardin Jean-Louis
- Department of Population Health, Center for Healthful Behavioral Change, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York.,Department of Psychiatry, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Population Health, Center for Healthful Behavioral Change, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York
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- Columbia University Teachers College, New York, New York.,Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, New York, New York
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- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, New York, New York
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- Department of Population Health, Center for Healthful Behavioral Change, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York
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Patel SR, Donovan LM. The COVID-19 Pandemic Presents an Opportunity to Reassess the Value of Polysomnography. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2020; 202:309-310. [PMID: 32510968 PMCID: PMC7397790 DOI: 10.1164/rccm.202005-1546ed] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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- Sanjay R Patel
- Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care MedicineUniversity of PittsburghPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Center of Innovation for Veteran-Centered and Value-Driven CareVA Health Services Research and DevelopmentSeattle, Washingtonand.,Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep MedicineUniversity of WashingtonSeattle, Washington
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Seixas AA, Moore J, Chung A, Robbins R, Grandner M, Rogers A, Williams NJ, Jean-Louis G. Benefits of Community-Based Approaches in Assessing and Addressing Sleep Health and Sleep-Related Cardiovascular Disease Risk: a Precision and Personalized Population Health Approach. Curr Hypertens Rep 2020; 22:52. [PMID: 32671477 DOI: 10.1007/s11906-020-01051-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW In this current review, we describe the benefits of community-based and "precision and personalized population health" (P3H) approaches to assessing and addressing sleep health problems and sleep-related cardiovascular diseases (CVD) among vulnerable populations such as racial/ethnic minorities, the elderly, and the socioeconomically disadvantaged. RECENT FINDINGS Very few sleep health programs utilize a community-based or P3H approach, which may account for low estimates of sleep health problems, related CVD outcomes, and inadequate healthcare infrastructure to address sleep-related health outcomes at the community and population level. We describe community-based and P3H approaches and programs as solutions to accurately capture estimates of sleep health and reduce burden of sleep health problems and corollary CVD outcomes at the level of the community and population. Specifically, we describe seven critical steps needed to successfully implement a community-based and P3H approach to address sleep health problems. Community-based and P3H approaches are effective strategies to assessing and addressing sleep health problems and related health conditions.
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- Azizi A Seixas
- Department of Population Health, NYU Langone Health, 180 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, USA. .,Department of Psychiatry, NYU Langone Health, 180 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, USA.
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- Department of Population Health, NYU Langone Health, 180 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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- Department of Population Health, NYU Langone Health, 180 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ, 85721, USA
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- Department of Population Health, NYU Langone Health, 180 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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- Department of Population Health, NYU Langone Health, 180 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, USA.,Department of Psychiatry, NYU Langone Health, 180 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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Chung A, Seixas A, Williams N, Senathirajah Y, Robbins R, Newsome Garcia V, Ravenell J, Jean-Louis G. Development of "Advancing People of Color in Clinical Trials Now!": Web-Based Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol. JMIR Res Protoc 2020; 9:e17589. [PMID: 32673274 PMCID: PMC7388047 DOI: 10.2196/17589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2019] [Revised: 04/03/2020] [Accepted: 04/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Participation in clinical trials among people of color remains low, compared with white subjects. This protocol describes the development of "Advancing People of Color in Clinical Trials Now!" (ACT Now!), a culturally tailored website designed to influence clinical trial decision making among people of color. OBJECTIVE This cluster randomized study aims to test the efficacy of a culturally tailored website to increase literacy, self-efficacy, and willingness to enroll in clinical trials among people of color. METHODS ACT Now! is a randomized trial including 2 groups: (1) intervention group (n=50) with access to the culturally tailored website and (2) control group (n=50) exposed to a standard clinical recruitment website. Clinical trial literacy and willingness to enroll in a clinical trial will be measured before and after exposure to the website corresponding to their assigned group (intervention or control). Surveys will be conducted at baseline and during the 1-month postintervention and 3-month follow-up. Website architecture and wireframing will be informed by the literature and experts in the field. Statistical analysis will be conducted using a two-tailed t test, with 80% power, at .05 alpha level, to increase clinical trial literacy, self-efficacy, and willingness to enroll in clinical trials 3 months post intervention. RESULTS We will design a culturally tailored website that will provide leverage for community stakeholders to influence clinical trial literacy, self-efficacy, and willingness to enroll in clinical trials among racial and ethnic groups. ACT Now! applies a community-based participatory research approach through the use of a community steering committee (CSC). The CSC provides input during the research study conception, development, implementation, and enrollment. CSC relationships help foster trust among communities of color. ACT Now! has the potential to fill a gap in clinical trial enrollment among people of color through an accessible web-based website. This study was funded in July 2017 and obtained institutional review board approval in spring 2017. As of December 2019, we had enrolled 100 participants. Data analyses are expected to be completed by June 2020, and expected results are to be published in fall 2020. CONCLUSIONS ACT Now! has the potential to fill an important gap in clinical trial enrollment among people of color through an accessible web-based website. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03243071; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00102401. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/17589.
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- Alicia Chung
- NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, United States
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- NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, United States
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- University of Pittsburgh, Department of Biomedical Informatics, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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- NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, United States
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Waldman LT, Parthasarathy S, Villa KF, Bron M, Bujanover S, Brod M. Understanding the burden of illness of excessive daytime sleepiness associated with obstructive sleep apnea: a qualitative study. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2020; 18:128. [PMID: 32381095 PMCID: PMC7206792 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-020-01382-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2019] [Accepted: 04/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), which may go undiagnosed and can significantly impair a patient’s health-related quality of life (HRQOL). This qualitative research examined timing and reasons patients sought medical care for their EDS and OSA symptoms, and the impact of EDS on HRQOL. Methods Focus groups were conducted in 3 US cities with 42 participants currently experiencing EDS with OSA. Transcripts were coded and analyzed using an adapted grounded theory approach common to qualitative research. Results Over three-fifths of study participants (n = 26, 62%) were currently using a positive airway pressure (PAP) or dental device; one-third (n = 14, 33%) had previously used a positive airway pressure (PAP) or dental device, and the remainder had either used another treatment (n = 1, 2%) or were treatment naïve (n = 1, 2%). Twenty-two participants (52%) reported experiencing OSA symptoms for ≥1 year, with an average duration of 11.4 (median 8.0, range 1–37) years before seeking medical attention. Several (n = 7, 32%) considered their symptoms to be “normal,” rather than signaling a serious medical condition. Thirty participants (71%) discussed their reasons for ultimately seeking medical attention, which included: input from spouse/partner, another family member, or friend (n = 20, 67%); their own concern about particular symptoms (n = 7, 23%); and/or falling asleep while driving (n = 5, 17%). For all 42 participants, HRQOL domains impacted by EDS included: physical health and functioning (n = 40, 95%); work productivity (n = 38, 90%); daily life functioning (n = 39, 93%); cognition (n = 38, 90%); social life/relationships (n = 37, 88%); and emotions (n = 30, 71%). Conclusions Findings suggest that patients may be unaware that their symptoms could indicate OSA requiring evaluation and treatment. Even following diagnosis, EDS associated with OSA can continue to substantially affect HRQOL and daily functioning. Further research is needed to address diagnostic delays and unmet treatment needs for patients with EDS associated with OSA.
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- University of Arizona Health Sciences Center for Sleep and Circadian Sciences and Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- The Brod Group, 219 Julia Ave, Mill Valley, CA, 94941, USA
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Sonnega J, Sonnega A, Kruger D. The City Doesn't Sleep: Community Perceptions of Sleep Deficits and Disparities. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2019; 16:ijerph16203976. [PMID: 31635232 PMCID: PMC6843266 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16203976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2019] [Revised: 09/23/2019] [Accepted: 10/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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While sleep research has focused primarily on aspects of the immediate physical environment and behavioral factors, a growing body of evidence suggests that broader social determinants may play an important role in sleep insufficiency. Yet public health education efforts for sleep largely address “sleep hygiene”, with an emphasis on information for getting a good night’s rest. The Flint Sleep Project employed community-based-participatory research methods to try to understand more about the sleep experiences of residents of an urban community reporting sleep insufficiency. The academic and community partner developed recruitment materials with community residents. The focus group protocol also utilized community input. Seven focus groups, with a total of 70 participants, were conducted. When asked about their view of causes for poor sleep, participants identified a range of stressors reflective of social determinants. Economic, safety, and future insecurity were the dominant themes emerging across all seven discussions. Participants also expressed feeling a lack of control over important aspects of their lives. Interventions to improve sleep are more likely to be effective if they include the perspectives of the community. A community-based approach offers opportunities for community empowerment and engagement that can improve efforts at sleep health promotion.
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- John Sonnega
- Department of Public Health Education, School of Health Promotion and Human Performance, College of Health and Human Services, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, USA.
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- Survey Research Center, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA.
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- Population Studies Center, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA.
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Johnson DA, Jackson CL, Williams NJ, Alcántara C. Are sleep patterns influenced by race/ethnicity - a marker of relative advantage or disadvantage? Evidence to date. Nat Sci Sleep 2019; 11:79-95. [PMID: 31440109 PMCID: PMC6664254 DOI: 10.2147/nss.s169312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 198] [Impact Index Per Article: 39.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2019] [Accepted: 05/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Sleep is a fundamental necessity of life. However, sleep health and sleep disorders are not equitably distributed across racial/ethnic groups. In fact, growing research consistently demonstrates that racial/ethnic minorities are more likely to experience, for instance, shorter sleep durations, less deep sleep, inconsistent sleep timing, and lower sleep continuity in comparison to Whites. However, racial/ethnic disparities in reports of sleepiness and sleep complaints are inconsistent. Racial/ethnic groups have significant heterogeneity, yet within-group analyses are limited. Among the few published within-group analyses, there are differences in sleep between non-US-born and US-born racial/ethnic groups, but the group with the more favorable sleep profile is consistent for non-US-born Latinos compared to US-born Latinos and Whites but unclear for other racial/ethnic minority groups. These sleep health disparities are a significant public health problem that should garner support for more observational, experimental, intervention, and policy/implementation research. In this review, we 1) summarize current evidence related to racial/ethnic disparities in sleep health and within-group differences, focusing on the sleep of the following racial/ethnic minority categories that are defined by the United States Office of Management and Budget as: American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander; 2) discuss measurement challenges related to investigating sleep health disparities; 3) discuss potential contributors to sleep health disparities; 4) present promising interventions to address sleep health disparities; and 5) discuss future research directions on intersectionality and sleep health.
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- Dayna A Johnson
- Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
- Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Health and Human Services, Epidemiology Branch, National Institute on Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health, Research Triangle Park, NC, USA
- Department of Health and Human Services, Intramural Program, National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Department of Population Health, New York University School of Medicine, Center for Healthful Behavior Change, New York, NY, USA
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Baron KG, Gilyard SG, Williams JL, Lindich D, Koralnik L, Lynch EB. Sleep-related attitudes, beliefs, and practices among an urban-dwelling African American community: a qualitative study. Sleep Health 2019; 5:418-425. [PMID: 31303474 DOI: 10.1016/j.sleh.2019.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2018] [Revised: 05/28/2019] [Accepted: 06/04/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Short sleep duration and poor sleep quality are more prevalent among African Americans (AAs) and may be a modifiable risk factor for cardiometabolic disorders. However, research is limited about sleep-related attitudes, beliefs, and practices among AAs. Our objective was to evaluate these practices and beliefs surrounding sleep among urban-dwelling AAs. DESIGN Qualitative study comprised of five 90-minute focus groups using a semistructured interview guide. SETTING Five churches located on the west side of Chicago. PARTICIPANTS Adults (N = 43) ages 25-75 years. MEASUREMENTS Transcripts were voice recorded, transcribed, and then coded for content analysis using NVivo 12 Pro to capture themes in the discussions. RESULTS Most participants (86%) reported sleeping less than the recommended 7 or more hours. The discrepancy between actual and desired sleep duration was nearly 3 hours per night. Participants reported that sleep is essential for mental and physical health. Napping and consuming caffeine were frequently reported techniques for coping with lack of sleep. Noise, physical discomfort, and stress were reported as barriers to sleep, and participants reported using TV and other electronics to cope with racing thoughts or worry. Many participants were diagnosed with or knew someone with obstructive sleep apnea, but few participants had been diagnosed with insomnia or were aware of nonpharmacologic insomnia treatments. CONCLUSION A cycle of stress/disruptive environment, stress, rumination at night, and coping by use of electronics and daytime napping may perpetuate sleep disparities in this community. Results suggest that sleep-related interventions should include stress reduction and environmental improvements in addition to the typical sleep hygiene-related behavioral recommendations.
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- Kelly Glazer Baron
- Rush University Medical Center, Department of Behavioral Sciences, John R. Bowman Sleep Center, 710 S Paulina St, Chicago, IL, USA 60612.
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- Rush University Medical Center, Department of Behavioral Sciences, John R. Bowman Sleep Center, 710 S Paulina St, Chicago, IL, USA 60612
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- Rush University Medical Center, Department of Preventive Medicine, 1700 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL, USA 60612
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- Rush University Medical Center, Department of Preventive Medicine, 1700 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL, USA 60612
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- Rush University Medical Center, Department of Behavioral Sciences, John R. Bowman Sleep Center, 710 S Paulina St, Chicago, IL, USA 60612
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- Rush University Medical Center, Department of Preventive Medicine, 1700 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL, USA 60612
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Healthcare-seeking behaviour and utilization of treatment in a community-based screening study for obstructive sleep apnoea in Busselton, Western Australia. Sleep Health 2019; 5:91-100. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sleh.2018.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2018] [Revised: 08/24/2018] [Accepted: 10/10/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Prasad B, Saxena R, Goel N, Patel SR. Genetic Ancestry for Sleep Research: Leveraging Health Inequalities to Identify Causal Genetic Variants. Chest 2018; 153:1478-1496. [PMID: 29604255 DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2018.03.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2018] [Revised: 03/02/2018] [Accepted: 03/19/2018] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Recent evidence has highlighted the health inequalities in sleep behaviors and sleep disorders that adversely affect outcomes in select populations, including African-American and Hispanic-American subjects. Race-related sleep health inequalities are ascribed to differences in multilevel and interlinked health determinants, such as sociodemographic factors, health behaviors, and biology. African-American and Hispanic-American subjects are admixed populations whose genetic inheritance combines two or more ancestral populations originating from different continents. Racial inequalities in admixed populations can be parsed into relevant groups of mediating factors (environmental vs genetic) with the use of measures of genetic ancestry, including the proportion of an individual's genetic makeup that comes from each of the major ancestral continental populations. This review describes sleep health inequalities in African-American and Hispanic-American subjects and considers the potential utility of ancestry studies to exploit these differences to gain insight into the genetic underpinnings of these phenotypes. The inclusion of genetic approaches in future studies of admixed populations will allow greater understanding of the potential biological basis of race-related sleep health inequalities.
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- Bharati Prasad
- Department of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, and Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Chicago, IL.
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- Center for Genomic Medicine and Department of Anesthesia, Pain, and Critical Care Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA; Program in Medical and Population Genetics, Broad Institute, Cambridge, MA
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- Division of Sleep and Chronobiology, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
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Saglam-Aydinatay B, Uysal S, Taner T. Facilitators and barriers to referral compliance among dental patients with increased risk of obstructive sleep apnea. Acta Odontol Scand 2018; 76:86-91. [PMID: 28984173 DOI: 10.1080/00016357.2017.1386797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Our aims were to determine the adherence rate to dentist referrals for sleep apnea evaluation and the barriers and facilitators to referral compliance. MATERIAL AND METHODS A sample of 1099 patients was screened with the STOP-Bang questionnaire. Those with elevated risk were referred for a sleep evaluation. An interview was conducted over the phone to determine compliance to referral and the barriers and facilitators to compliance. RESULTS Of the 1099 patients (mean age: 45.1 ± 10 years) screened, 224 (20.4%) patients were determined to be at-risk for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Only 41 (18.3%) patients with increased risk adhered to referral recommendation. Demographic and health characteristics did not show significant differences between the compliant and non-compliant patients. The most common facilitators to compliance were increased awareness about OSA (N = 25, 65%) and dentist recommendation (N = 14, 34.1%), whereas the most common barriers to referral compliance were misconceptions about OSA (N = 69, 37.7%) and work responsibilities (N = 44, 24%). CONCLUSIONS Only a small percentage of patients adhered to the recommendation of their dentist to see a sleep specialist. Increased awareness about OSA and dentist recommendation were the most common factors that facilitated compliance, whereas misconceptions about OSA and work responsibilities were the most common barriers to patient compliance.
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- Banu Saglam-Aydinatay
- Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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Williams NJ, Jean-Louis G, Ceïde ME, Pandey A, Osorio R, Mittelman M, McFarlane SI. Effect of Maladaptive Beliefs and Attitudes about Sleep among Community-dwelling African American Men at Risk for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017; 6. [PMID: 28845368 PMCID: PMC5568098 DOI: 10.4172/2167-0277.1000269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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This study compared differences in both maladaptive beliefs and attitudes about sleep between African American (heareafter referred to as black) men at risk for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and those without OSA risk.
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- Natasha J Williams
- Center for Healthful Behavior Change, Division of Health and Behavior, Department of Population Health NYU School of Medicine, New York, USA
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- Center for Healthful Behavior Change, Division of Health and Behavior, Department of Population Health NYU School of Medicine, New York, USA
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- Montefiore Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, Bronx, New York
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- Department of Medicine, State University of New York-Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry NYU School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Department of Rehailitation Medicine, NYU School of Medicine, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology State University of New York-Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York, USA
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Minority individuals in the United States (US) have an increased prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) compared to their white/Caucasian counterparts. In general, adherence to positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy is poor and some studies suggest that PAP use among minority individuals is inferior to that of whites. However, there has not been a review of the evidence that addresses racial-ethnic disparities for PAP adherence in the treatment of OSA, and no review has systematically examined the contributing factors to poor adherence among minority individuals compared to whites. We searched the literature for studies published between January 1990 to July 2016 that included objective PAP use comparisons between adult US minority individuals and whites. Twenty-two studies met the inclusion criteria. All studies compared the PAP adherence of blacks to whites. Seven studies compared the PAP adherence of additional minority groups to that of whites. Sixteen of the 22 studies (73%) showed worse PAP adherence in blacks compared to whites. Four studies found equivalent PAP use in US Hispanics compared to whites. Little is known about the PAP adherence of other US minority groups. We present a framework and research agenda for understanding PAP use barriers among US minority individuals.
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Williams NJ, Robbins R, Rapoport D, Allegrante JP, Cohall A, Ogedgebe G, Jean-Louis G. Tailored approach to sleep health education (TASHE): study protocol for a web-based randomized controlled trial. Trials 2016; 17:585. [PMID: 27931249 PMCID: PMC5146895 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-016-1701-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2016] [Accepted: 11/14/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder that disproportionately affects African Americans (hereafter referred to as blacks). Moreover, blacks may underutilize sleep services including overnight polysomnography. Thus, OSA among blacks may go undiagnosed and untreated, which has significant health consequences, including hypertension, diabetes, cognitive impairment, and daytime sleepiness. DESIGN AND METHODS This two-arm randomized controlled trial will assign 200 participants to a culturally and linguistically tailored web-based sleep educational platform. The website will be developed to ensure that the content is user friendly and that it is readable and acceptable by the target community. Participants will receive login information to a password-protected website and will have access to the website for 2 months. Study assessments will be collected at baseline, 2 months (post-enrollment) and at 6 months (follow-up). We will use qualitative and quantitative methods to develop tailored materials and to ascertain whether tailored materials will increase OSA knowledge and OSA health literacy by comparing blacks exposed to tailored materials versus those exposed to standard sleep health literature. We hypothesize that exposure to tailored OSA information will improve OSA health literacy. DISCUSSION Few studies have investigated the racial/ethnic disparities in relation to OSA screening and treatment comparing blacks and whites. Moreover, we know of no interventions designed to increase OSA knowledge and health literacy among blacks. Use of the Internet to disseminate health information is growing in this population. Thus, the Internet may be an effective means to increase OSA health literacy, thereby potentially increasing utilization of sleep-related services in this population. TRIAL REGISTRATION The study is registered at clinicaltrials.gov, reference number NCT02507089 . Registered on 21 July 2015.
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- Natasha J. Williams
- Department of Population Health, Division of Health and Behavior, Center for Healthful Behavior Change, NYU Medical Center, New York, NY 10016 USA
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- Department of Population Health, Division of Health and Behavior, Center for Healthful Behavior Change, NYU Medical Center, New York, NY 10016 USA
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- Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, New York, NY 10029 USA
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- Department of Health and Behavior Studies, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027 USA
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- Harlem Health Promotion Center, Columbia University, New York, NY 10032 USA
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- Department of Population Health, Division of Health and Behavior, Center for Healthful Behavior Change, NYU Medical Center, New York, NY 10016 USA
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- Department of Population Health, Division of Health and Behavior, Center for Healthful Behavior Change, NYU Medical Center, New York, NY 10016 USA
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Parthasarathy S, Carskadon MA, Jean-Louis G, Owens J, Bramoweth A, Combs D, Hale L, Harrison E, Hart CN, Hasler BP, Honaker SM, Hertenstein E, Kuna S, Kushida C, Levenson JC, Murray C, Pack AI, Pillai V, Pruiksma K, Seixas A, Strollo P, Thosar SS, Williams N, Buysse D. Implementation of Sleep and Circadian Science: Recommendations from the Sleep Research Society and National Institutes of Health Workshop. Sleep 2016; 39:2061-2075. [PMID: 27748248 PMCID: PMC5103795 DOI: 10.5665/sleep.6300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2016] [Accepted: 09/26/2016] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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- Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI
- Centre for Sleep Research, School of Psychology, Social Work and Social Policy, University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia
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- Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA
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- UAHS Center for Sleep and Circadian Sciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
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- Department of Family, Population and Preventive Medicine, Stony Brook State University of New York, Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences and the Center for Obesity Research and Education, College of Public Health, Temple University, Phildelphia, PA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
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- Center for Sleep and Circadian Neurobiology, University of Pennsylvania, Phildelphia, PA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Psychology Department, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL
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- Center for Sleep and Circadian Neurobiology, University of Pennsylvania, Phildelphia, PA
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- Sleep Disorders & Research Center, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX
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- Department of Population Health, NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY
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- Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvannia
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- Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR
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- Department of Population Health, NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY
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- Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA
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Grandner MA, Williams NJ, Knutson KL, Roberts D, Jean-Louis G. Sleep disparity, race/ethnicity, and socioeconomic position. Sleep Med 2016; 18:7-18. [PMID: 26431755 PMCID: PMC4631795 DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2015.01.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 241] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2014] [Revised: 01/14/2015] [Accepted: 01/20/2015] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Sleep represents a set of biological functions necessary for the maintenance of life. Performing these functions, though, requires that an individual engage in behaviors, which are affected by social and environmental factors. Race/ethnicity and socioeconomic position represent categories of factors that likely play a role in the experience of sleep in the community. Previous studies have suggested that racial/ethnic minorities and the socioeconomically disadvantaged may be more likely to experience sleep patterns that are associated with adverse health outcomes. It is possible that disparities in sleep represent a pathway by which larger disparities in health emerge. This review (1) contextualizes the concept of race/ethnicity in biomedical research, (2) summarizes previous studies that describe patterns of sleep attainment across race/ethnicity groups, (3) discusses several pathways by which race/ethnicity may be associated with sleep, (4) introduces the potential role of socioeconomic position in the patterning of sleep, and (5) proposes future research directions to address this issue.
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- Michael A Grandner
- Behavioral Sleep Medicine Program, Department of Psychiatry, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Center for Sleep and Circadian Neurobiology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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- Center for Healthful Behavior Change, Division of Health and Behavior, Department of Population Health, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- University of Pennsylvania Law School, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Department of Sociology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Department of Africana Studies, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Center for Healthful Behavior Change, Division of Health and Behavior, Department of Population Health, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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Williams NJ, Jean-Louis G, Ravenell J, Seixas A, Islam N, Trinh-Shevrin C, Ogedegbe G. A community-oriented framework to increase screening and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea among blacks. Sleep Med 2016; 18:82-7. [PMID: 26652238 PMCID: PMC4908818 DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2015.07.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2014] [Revised: 07/22/2015] [Accepted: 07/31/2015] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a leading sleep disorder that is disproportionately more prevalent in minority populations and is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) morbidity and mortality. OSA is associated with many chronic conditions including hypertension, diabetes, and obesity, all of which are disproportionately more prevalent among blacks (ie, peoples of African American, Caribbean, or African descent). METHODS This article reviews studies conducted in the United States (US) that investigated sleep screenings and adherence to treatment for OSA among blacks. In addition, guidelines are provided for implementing a practical framework to increase OSA screening and management among blacks. RESULTS Several studies have documented racial/ethnic disparities in adherence to treatment for OSA. However, despite its public health significance, there is a paucity of studies addressing these disparities. Further, there is a lack of health programs and policies to increase screening and treatment of OSA among blacks and other minority populations. A practical framework to increase the number of blacks who are screened for OSA and treated appropriately is warranted. Such a framework is timely and major importance, as early identification of OSA in this high-risk population could potentially lead to early treatment and prevention of CVD, thereby reducing racial and ethnic disparities in sleep-related CVD morbidity and mortality.
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- Natasha J Williams
- Center for Healthful Behavior Change, Division of Health and Behavior, Department of Population Health, NYU Medical Center, New York, NY 10016, USA.
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- Center for Healthful Behavior Change, Division of Health and Behavior, Department of Population Health, NYU Medical Center, New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Center for Healthful Behavior Change, Division of Health and Behavior, Department of Population Health, NYU Medical Center, New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Center for Healthful Behavior Change, Division of Health and Behavior, Department of Population Health, NYU Medical Center, New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Center for Health Equity, Division of Health and Behavior, Department of Population Health, NYU Medical Center, New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Center for Health Equity, Division of Health and Behavior, Department of Population Health, NYU Medical Center, New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Center for Healthful Behavior Change, Division of Health and Behavior, Department of Population Health, NYU Medical Center, New York, NY 10016, USA
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Schwartz SW, Sebastião Y, Rosas J, Iannacone MR, Foulis PR, Anderson WM. Racial disparity in adherence to positive airway pressure among US veterans. Sleep Breath 2016; 20:947-55. [PMID: 26810493 DOI: 10.1007/s11325-016-1316-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2015] [Revised: 01/09/2016] [Accepted: 01/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Despite advances in continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) technology, compliance with CPAP therapy remains suboptimal. Studies conducted since the advent of objective CPAP recording have noted that African Americans (AA) may use CPAP less than Whites. We sought to confirm this finding among a large sample of veterans and examine effect modifiers of the differential usage. METHODS A retrospective cohort of 233 AA and 1939 White Veterans Administration (VA) patients who had a sleep study between January 2003 and October 2006 and received CPAP therapy by the end of 2007. CPAP compliance was summarized at 2 weeks and 6 months post CPAP receipt. RESULTS AAs were significantly less adherent than Whites even when controlling for age, gender, marital status, median household income for zip code, BMI, comorbidities, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) severity. AAs with severe OSA were 3 times more likely to use CPAP than AAs with mild/moderate OSA (p ≤ 0.001); a much smaller but still statistically significant difference was seen for Whites. CONCLUSIONS CPAP compliance is considerably lower in AAs than in Whites, though severity of OSA modifies this association. These findings are not readily explained by differences in demographics or comorbidity.
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- Skai W Schwartz
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, College of Public Health MDC-56, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA.
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, College of Public Health MDC-56, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA
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- Medical Service, James A. Haley VA Hospital, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, College of Public Health MDC-56, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA
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- Laboratory Service, James A. Haley VA Hospital, Tampa, FL, USA
- Department of Pathology and Cell Biology, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Medical Service, James A. Haley VA Hospital, Tampa, FL, USA
- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
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Rogers A, Ravenell J, Donat M, Sexias A, Ogedegbe C, McFarlane SI, Jean-Louis G. Predictors of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Risk among Blacks with Metabolic Syndrome. JOURNAL OF OBESITY AND OVERWEIGHT 2015; 1:1104. [PMID: 26634227 PMCID: PMC4664188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Identification of risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is important to enable comprehensive intervention to reduce OSA-related cardiovascular disease (CVD). The metabolic syndrome outcome study (MetSO) provides a unique opportunity to address these factors. This study investigated risk of OSA among blacks with metabolic syndrome. METHODS The present study utilized data from MetSO, an NIH-funded cohort study of blacks with metabolic syndrome. A total of 1,035 patients provided data for the analysis. These included sociodemographic factors, health risks, and medical history. Physician-diagnosed conditions were obtained using an electronic medical record system (Allscripts, Sunrise Enterprise). Patients were diagnosed with metabolic syndrome using criteria articulated in the joint interim statement for harmonizing the metabolic syndrome. Patients with a score ≥6 on the Apnea Risk Evaluation System (ARES) questionnaire were considered at risk for OSA. Obesity is defined by body mass index (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2). RESULTS Of the 1,035 patients screened in the MetSO cohort, 48.9% were at high risk for OSA. Using multivariate-adjusted logistic regression analysis, we observed that obesity was the strongest predictor of OSA risk (OR=1.59, 95%CI=1.24-2.04, p<0.0001). This finding remained significant even after adjustment for known covariates including blood pressure, low-density lipoprotein, high-density lipoprotein, and glucose levels (OR=1.44, 95%CI=1.11-1.86, p<0.001). CONCLUSION Blacks in the MetSO cohort are at greater OSA risk, relative to the adult population in developed countries. Consistent with previous observations, obesity proved the strongest independent predictor of OSA risk among blacks with metabolic syndrome.
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- A Rogers
- Center for Healthful Behavior Change (CHBC), Division of Health and Behavior, Department of Population Health, New York University Medical Center, New York, USA
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- Center for Healthful Behavior Change (CHBC), Division of Health and Behavior, Department of Population Health, New York University Medical Center, New York, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, New York, USA
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- Center for Healthful Behavior Change (CHBC), Division of Health and Behavior, Department of Population Health, New York University Medical Center, New York, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Hackensack UMC, Hackensack, NJ, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, State University of New York-Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, USA
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- Center for Healthful Behavior Change (CHBC), Division of Health and Behavior, Department of Population Health, New York University Medical Center, New York, USA
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Feasibility of portable sleep monitors to detect obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in a vulnerable urban population. J Am Board Fam Med 2015; 28:257-64. [PMID: 25748767 PMCID: PMC4377645 DOI: 10.3122/jabfm.2015.02.140273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Portable sleep monitors may offer a convenient method to expand detection of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), yet few studies have evaluated this technology in vulnerable populations. We therefore aimed to assess the feasibility and acceptability of portable sleep monitors for detection of OSA in a prediabetic, urban minority population. METHODS We recruited a convenience sample of participants at their 12-month follow-up for a community-partnered, peer-led lifestyle intervention aimed to prevent diabetes in prediabetic and overweight patients in this prospective mixed-methods pilot study. All participants wore portable sleep monitors overnight at home. We qualitatively explored perceptions about OSA and portable monitors in a subset of participants. RESULTS We tested 72 people, predominantly non-White, female, Spanish speaking, uninsured, and of low income. Use of portable sleep monitors was feasible: 100% of the monitors were returned and all participants received results. We detected OSA in 49% (defined as an Apnea-Hypopnea Index [AHI] >5) and moderate-severe OSA in 14% (AHI >15) requiring treatment in 14%. In 21 qualitative interviews, participants supported increased use of portable sleep monitors in their community, were appropriately concerned that OSA could cause progression to diabetes, and thought weight loss could prevent or improve OSA. CONCLUSIONS Portable sleep monitors may represent a feasible method for detecting OSA in high-risk urban minority populations.
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Dudley KA, Patel SR. Disparities and genetic risk factors in obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep Med 2015; 18:96-102. [PMID: 26428843 DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2015.01.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 103] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2014] [Revised: 11/29/2014] [Accepted: 01/14/2015] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is an increasingly prevalent condition. A growing body of literature supports substantial racial disparities in the prevalence, risk factors, presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of this disease. Craniofacial structure among Asians appears to confer an elevated risk of OSA despite lower rates of obesity. Among African Americans, Native Americans, and Hispanics, OSA prevalence is increased, likely due in part to obesity. The burden of symptoms, particularly excessive daytime sleepiness, is higher among African Americans, although Hispanics more often report snoring. Limited data suggest that African Americans may be more susceptible to hypertension in the setting of OSA. While differences in genetic risk factors may explain disparities in OSA burden, no definitive genetic differences have yet been identified. In addition to disparities in OSA development, disparities in OSA diagnosis and treatment have also been identified. Increased severity of disease at diagnosis among African Americans suggests a delay in diagnosis. Treatment outcomes are also suboptimal among African Americans. In children, tonsillectomy is less likely to cure OSA and more commonly associated with complications in this group. Among adults, adherence to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is substantially lower in African Americans. The reasons for these disparities, particularly in outcomes, are not well understood and should be a research priority.
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- Katherine A Dudley
- Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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Garg N, Rolle AJ, Lee TA, Prasad B. Home-based diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea in an urban population. J Clin Sleep Med 2014; 10:879-85. [PMID: 25126034 DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.3960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVES Home-based diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with portable monitoring (PM) is increasingly utilized, but remains understudied in underserved and minority populations. We tested the feasibility of home PM in an urban population at risk for OSA compared to in-laboratory polysomnography (PSG) and examined patient preference with respect to home PM versus PSG. METHODS Randomized crossover study of home PM (WatchPAT200) and in-laboratory simultaneous PSG and PM in 75 urban African Americans with high pre-test probability of OSA, identified with the Berlin questionnaire. RESULTS Fifty-seven of 75 participants were women, average age 45 ± 11 years (mean ± SD), 35% with ≤ high school education, and 76% with annual household income < $50,000. Technical failure rates were 5.3% for home vs. 3.1% for in-laboratory PM. There was good agreement between apnea hypopnea index on PSG; AHIPSG and AHI on home PM (mean ± 2 SD of the differences = 0.64 ± 46.5 and intraclass correlation coefficient; ICC = 0.73). The areas under the curve for the receiver-operator characteristic curves for home PM were 0.90 for AHIPSG ≥ 5, 0.95 for AHIPSG ≥ 10, and 0.92 for AHIPSG ≥ 15. 62/75 (82%) participants preferred home over in-laboratory testing. CONCLUSIONS Home PM for diagnosis of OSA in a high risk urban population is feasible, accurate, and preferred by patients. As home PM may improve access to care, the cost-effectiveness of this diagnostic strategy for OSA should be examined in underserved urban and rural populations. CLINICAL TRIALS REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov, identifier: NCT01997723.
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- Natasha Garg
- Center for Narcolepsy, Sleep and Health Research, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
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- Population Health Sciences, Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep and Allergy, Department of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
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- Department of Pharmacy Systems, Outcomes and Policy, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
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- Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep and Allergy, Department of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL; ; Center for Narcolepsy, Sleep and Health Research, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
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Williams NJ, Jean-Louis G, Brown CD, McFarlane SI, Boutin-Foster C, Ogedegbe G. Telephone-delivered behavioral intervention among blacks with sleep apnea and metabolic syndrome: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 2014; 15:225. [PMID: 24925227 PMCID: PMC4066269 DOI: 10.1186/1745-6215-15-225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2013] [Accepted: 05/15/2014] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background Lack of adherence to recommended treatment for obstructive sleep apnea remains an ongoing public health challenge. Despite evidence that continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is effective and improves overall quality of life, adherence with the use of CPAP in certain racial/ethnic groups, especially blacks, is suboptimal. Evidence indicates that the incidence and prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea are higher among blacks, relative to whites, and blacks are less likely to adhere to recommended treatment compared with other racial/ethnic groups. Methods Using a two-arm randomized controlled design, this study will evaluate the effectiveness of a culturally and linguistically tailored telephone-delivered intervention to promote adherence to physician-recommended sleep apnea assessment and treatment among blacks with metabolic syndrome, versus an attention-control arm. The intervention is designed to foster adherence to recommended sleep apnea care using the stages-of-change model. The intervention will be delivered entirely over the telephone. Participants in the intervention arm will receive 10 phone calls to address challenges and barriers to recommended care. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline, and at 6- and 12-months post-randomization. Discussion This tailored behavioral intervention will improve adherence to sleep apnea assessment and treatment among blacks with metabolic syndrome. We expect to demonstrate that this intervention modality is feasible in terms of time and cost and can be replicated in populations with similar racial/ethnic backgrounds. Trial registration The study is registered at clinicaltrials.gov NCT01946659 (February 2013)
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- Natasha J Williams
- Center for Healthful Behavior Change, Division of Health and Behavior, Department of Population Health, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York University School of Medicine, 227 East 30th St, 10016 New York, NY, USA.
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