KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE PHYSICIANS IN AL-HASA TOWARD OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PURE MEDICAL RESEARCH - Year 2016, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is an important medical problem which has multiple consequences. Early detection and treatment of OSA can reduce these complications. However, although OSA is common, most of the patients affected are not diagnosed. Method: Primary health care physicians (PHCPs) inside Al-Hasa were asked to ll the obstructive sleep apnea Knowledge and Attitudes (OSAKA) questionnaire. Results: response rate was 63.8%. 60% knew about OSA association with hypertension. Only 23% knew that it is associated with cardiac arrhythmia. Conclusion: The majority of Al-Hasa PHCPs have insufficient knowledge toward OSA.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Maryam Al- Saleem, Dr. Mostafa Hodibi, Dr. Zainab Aljubran, Dr. Abdul Sattar Khan
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