Prevalence of sleep complaints in Colombia at different altitudes

Ruiz, AJ; Sepúlveda, Martín Alonso Rondón; Martínez, Patricia Hidalgo; Muñoz, Martín Cañón; Otero, Liliana; Centanaro, Olga Patricia Panqueva; Carrasco, Luis Felipe Uriza; Ospina, Juan Camilo

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“…For example, literature shows problems related to short sleep such as difficulty in falling asleep and frequently waking up during the night as common associated factors; however, these are not necessarily the same factors associated to extended sleep time or sleeping more than usual. This limitation does not allow a separate analysis on disturbances and this may impair comparability with the available literature 14,16,18,19 . Another limitation is the reverse causality in associations between behavioral factors and health problems, since it was a cross-sectional study the temporality could not be defined.…”

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“…A large study carried out in eight countries of Africa and Asia found a point prevalence (last 30 days) of 16.6% nocturnal sleep disturbances, defined as difficulty in falling asleep, frequently waking up during the night, waking up too early in the morning, and not feeling rested and refreshed during the day 15 . In Colombia, sleep complaints affect 59.9% of the population 16 . A study conducted in 2012 showed that 21% of Brazilian workers presented poor sleep quality, with sleep disturbances being more frequent among physically inactive individuals, in those with higher alcohol consumption levels, and with diabetes mellitus or arterial hypertension 17 .…”

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Sleep disturbances and daytime fatigue: data from the Brazilian National Health Survey, 2013

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This study aims to describe the prevalence of sleep disturbances and daytime fatigue and their association with socio-demographic and behavioral factors. Data from the Brazilian National Health Survey conducted in 2013 with 60,202 adults (≥ 18 years old) were used. The outcomes evaluated were self-reported sleep disturbances and daytime fatigue in the last two weeks. Sleep disturbance was defined as the presence of difficulty to fall asleep, frequently waking up during the night or sleeping more than usual; daytime fatigue was defined as the presence of not feeling rested and motivated during the day, feeling tired and lacking energy. Sociodemographic, lifestyle and chronic health aspects were explored as exposures for both outcomes. Prevalence of sleep disturbances and daytime fatigue were 14.9% (14.4-15.4) and 11.9% (11.4-12.3), respectively. Both outcomes were more common in women, older people, people with no formal education, smokers and among physically inactive individuals. The association with education was inverse (the highest the level of education the lower the prevalence ratio - PR - of sleep disturbances and daytime fatigue; adjusted p-value for trend < 0.001). Prevalence of sleep disturbances combined with daytime fatigue was 6.7% (6.4-7.1) and was about 6 times higher among those with three or more chronic health disturbances (PR = 6.2; 95%CI: 5.3-7.2). Strategies to decrease the prevalence of sleep disturbances and daytime fatigue should be encouraged and focused on chronically ill individuals that share other modifiable risk factors.

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Sleep disturbances and daytime fatigue: data from the Brazilian National Health Survey, 2013

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“…The altitude in the Lower Mainland cities ranges from 12 meters (Richmond) to 150 meters (Burnaby). In a cross-sectional population study conducted by Ruiz et al [ 70 ] on the prevalence of sleep complaints in three Colombian cities, Santa Marta, Bucaramanga, and Bogota, they found that the risk for severe sleep apnea, OSA, and EDS was the highest in Santa Maria at 15 meters above sea level. To investigate the effect of exposure to moderate altitude on nocturnal hypoxemia, sleep and breathing disorders, and daytime functioning, Nussbaumer-Ochsner et al conducted an RCT on patients with OSA (32 men and 2 women) living at low altitudes and discontinuing their CPAP treatment for a few days at high altitudes.…”

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Predictors of Sleep Apnea in the Canadian Population

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Canadian Respiratory Journal

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Older age, obesity, hypertension, snoring, and excessive daytime sleepiness have been associated with sleep apnea. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence (crude and adjusted), as well as the risk factors, of sleep apnea in the adult Canadian population. Data from the 2009 Sleep Apnea Rapid Response (SARR) questionnaire were used to identify the risk factors, and all sleep-related questions in the SARR questionnaire were used. The outcome variable of interest was health professional-diagnosed sleep apnea. Covariates of interest were demographic variables, population characteristics, respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, and enabling resources. The multiple logistic regression model adjusted for the clustering effect was used to analyze the data. Sleep apnea was diagnosed in 858,913 adults (3.4% of the population), and more men (65.4%) than women (34.6%) were diagnosed with sleep apnea. Multivariable logistic regression analysis indicated that age (45 and older), loud snoring, sudden awakening with gasping/choking (rare/sometimes and once or more a week), and nodding off/falling asleep in driving in the past 12 months were significantly associated with diagnosed sleep apnea. Predictive probability demonstrated that in overweight and obese persons, ≥15 minutes of daily exercise significantly decreased the risk of diagnosed sleep apnea. The conclusion of this study is that in the Canadian population, sleep apnea is associated with older age, loud snoring, and sleeping problems. The protective effect of exercise warrants further investigation.

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“…En Colombia, un estudio realizado en 5474 personas reveló que el 59,6 % padecía de alteraciones del sueño (4).…”

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Determinación de los comportamientos de sueño en una muestra por conveniencia de estudiantes de Medicina

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ResumenObjetivo: Determinar los comportamientos de sueño en estudiantes de Medicina a través de un cuestionario que mide los ritmos circadianos de sueño y del Índice de Calidad del Sueño de Pittsburgh. Tipo de estudio: Estudio descriptivo de tipo corte transversal.Metodología: Se aplicó una encuesta a 300 estudiantes de una facultad de Medicina en Bogotá, Colombia, que indaga sobre comportamientos de sueño conjuntamente con preguntas sobre edad, sexo, estrato, semestre cursado, percepción del ánimo y estructura familiar. A través del test de Pittsburgh se identificó a los participantes como buenos o malos dormidores y se compararon con las demás variables. Resultados: Promedio de edad 19,8 (DS 2,5). El 71 % eran mujeres y el 46 % de los semestres 1°, 2° y 3°. De acuerdo con el Índice de Calidad de Sueño de Pittsburgh, el 47, 6 % se clasificó como malos dormidores. No se encontraron diferencias estadísticas al compararlos con las variables de género, estado de ánimo y semestre. Conclusiones:Existe un porcentaje importante de estudiantes con malos hábitos de sueño por lo que se debe promover una buena higiene del sueño dadas las funciones cognitivas afectadas y los riesgos para la salud física.Palabras claves: Sueño, estudiante de Medicina, memoria, higiene del sueño, trastornos del sueño del ritmo circadiano. AbstractObjective: To determine sleep behaviors in medical students through a questionnaire that measures circadian sleep rhythms and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Type of study:Cross-sectional descriptive study. Methodology:The study was carried out on 300 students of a medical school in Bogotá, Colombia. The questionnaire inquired about sleep behaviors. Moreover, questions about age, sex, socioeconomic strata, semester studied, perception of mood and, family structure were asked. Through the Pittsburgh test, participants were identified as good or bad sleepers. Then these results were compared with the other variables. Results:The average age was 19,8. 71 % of the students were women. Students of first, second and, third semesters were 46 %. According to the Pittsburgh test, the bad sleepers were 47,6 %. No statistical differences were found when comparing them with the variables of gender, mood and semester. Conclusions: There is an important percentage of students with poor sleep habits. That is why a good sleep hygiene should be promoted given the cognitive functions affected due the lack of sleep and the risks for physical health.

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Prevalence of sleep complaints in Colombia at different altitudes

Cited by 31 publications

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Sleep disturbances and daytime fatigue: data from the Brazilian National Health Survey, 2013

Sleep disturbances and daytime fatigue: data from the Brazilian National Health Survey, 2013

Predictors of Sleep Apnea in the Canadian Population

Determinación de los comportamientos de sueño en una muestra por conveniencia de estudiantes de Medicina

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