Sleep Medicine and Sleep Disorders in Saudi Arabia and the Arab World

Almeneessier, Aljohara S.; BaHammam, Ahmed S.

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-36811-1_145

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“…Moreover, sleep disorders are prevalent among Saudi medical students, especially female students, according to a study done by Abdulghani et al [3]. The need for sleep medicine, a medical specialty that focuses on sleep-related prob-lems, is anticipated to increase significantly due to the increased prevalence of sleep disorders in the Saudi population [4]. Both sleep disorders and sleep medicine are underrecognized by healthcare workers and public workers [5].…”

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Awareness of Medical Students toward Circadian Rhythm and Sleep Disorder Based on Biomedical Diagnosis

Alanazi

Alhawas

Aldossari

et al. 2022

BioMed Research International

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Background. Sleep disorders affect an individual’s mental and physical health and vice versa. Sleep medicine is underrecognized as a specialty; therefore, many sleep disorders go undiagnosed. This study is aimed at assessing the knowledge of medical students toward circadian neuroscience and sleep disorder based on biomedical diagnosis. Methods. This cross-sectional study was conducted in both male and female medical colleges from the third to the sixth year. A self-administered structured questionnaire consisting of sociodemographic data and the Assessment of Sleep Knowledge in Medical Education (ASKME) survey assessed the students’ general knowledge and attitude towards sleep disorder and sleep medicine. Chi-square/Fisher exact tests were used to analyse the participants’ knowledge level toward specific sociodemographic data. Also, for two-level continuous variables, the Wilcoxon two-sample test was used. Results. The total number of participants was 296, with 154 female and 142 male participants. The prevalence of inadequate knowledge was considerable with 96.62% of students, compared to adequate knowledge with only 3.38%. The students’ attitude to sleep medicine was negative 14.53% and positive among 85.47%. We found that gender was significantly associated with attitude with a p value = 0.0057. The specific interest in sleep medicine had a significant association with knowledge and attitude, p value of 0.0522 and 0.0059, respectively. Conclusion. This study concluded that medical students possess inadequate knowledge regarding sleep medicine, yet they have a positive attitude towards it.

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Awareness of Medical Students toward Circadian Rhythm and Sleep Disorder Based on Biomedical Diagnosis

Alanazi

Alhawas

Aldossari

et al. 2022

BioMed Research International

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Translating and establishing the psychometric properties of the Jenkins Sleep Scale for Arabic-speaking individuals

AlMashouk,

Abu-Saleh,

Ghazzawi

et al. 2024

BMC Psychiatry

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Background The Jenkins Sleep Scale is a widely used self-report questionnaire that assesses sleep quality and disturbances. This study aimed to translate the scale into Arabic and evaluate its psychometric properties in an Arabic-speaking population. Methods The Jenkins Sleep Scale was translated into Arabic using forward and backward translation procedures. The Arabic version was administered to a convenience sample of 420 adults along with the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS) for validation purposes. Reliability was examined using Cronbach’s alpha and McDonald’s omega coefficients. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was also conducted to test the unidimensional factor structure. Convergent validity was assessed using correlations with PSQI and AIS scores. Results The Cronbach’s alpha and McDonald’s omega values for the Arabic Jenkins Sleep Scale were 0.74 and 0.75, respectively, indicating good internal consistency. The 2-week and 4-week test-retest intraclass correlation coefficients were both 0.94 (p < 0.001), indicating excellent test-retest reliability. The CFA results confirmed the unidimensional factor structure (CFI = 0.99, TLI = 0.96, RMSEA = 0.08). The measurement model had an equivalent factor structure, loadings, intercepts, and residuals across sex, age, and marital status. Significant positive correlations were found between the Arabic Jenkins scale score and the PSQI (r = 0.80, p < 0.001) and AIS (r = 0.74, p < 0.001), supporting convergent validity. Conclusion The Arabic version of the Jenkins Sleep Scale demonstrated good psychometric properties. The findings support its use as a valid and reliable measure for evaluating sleep quality and disturbances among Arabic-speaking populations.

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Translation and cross-cultural adaptation of an Arabic version of PROMIS® of dyspnea activity motivation, requirement item pool and sleep-related impairments item bank

Aldhahi,

Bakhsh,

Bin Sheeha

et al. 2024

Health Qual Life Outcomes

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Background Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS®) Dyspnea Activity Motivation & Requirement item pool and sleep related impairments (SRI) item bank are designed in assessing the impact of dyspnea and sleep and guiding patient management. However, to effectively utilize this tool in Arabic-speaking populations, it is essential to perform a thorough translation and cultural adaptation process. Therefore, the aim of the study is to translate and cross-culturally adapt the translated items of the PROMIS® dyspnea activity motivation and requirement and SRI into Arabic. Methods A universal approach to translation adopted from PROMIS guideline document for translation and cultural adaptation, and the Chronic Illness Therapy translation methodology. The forward translation step followed by back work translation and Harmonization and quality assurance. Cognitive interview and pilot testing was conducted among 30 Arabic respondents across 5 different countries of Arabic speaker to produce a single version for Arab countries. Results A successful translation and cross-cultural adaptation into Arabic was achieved while maintaining equivalency. The translation was clear and more colloquial sentences were semantically equivalent and easy to understand. Equivalence of meaning of PROMIS® dyspnea activity motivation, requirement and SRI were achieved. All items were appropriate, relevant to culture and it measured the same concept as the original items. In Items 2 of the dyspnea activity motivation related to leisure activity “shopping”, the term “catalog and website” was added instead of “catalog only” which makes item in line with the original source but more comprehensive and applicable to current shopping trends. Conclusions The PROMIS® dyspnea activity motivation, requirement items pool and SRI item bank are culturally and linguistically suitable to be used in Arab country. By extending the accessibility of this measure to Arabic-speaking population, this study contributes significantly to the advancement of management and patient-centered care in the region. Further studies are necessary to evaluate the psychometric properties of these instruments.

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Sleep Medicine and Sleep Disorders in Saudi Arabia and the Arab World

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References 62 publications

Awareness of Medical Students toward Circadian Rhythm and Sleep Disorder Based on Biomedical Diagnosis

Awareness of Medical Students toward Circadian Rhythm and Sleep Disorder Based on Biomedical Diagnosis

Translating and establishing the psychometric properties of the Jenkins Sleep Scale for Arabic-speaking individuals

Translation and cross-cultural adaptation of an Arabic version of PROMIS® of dyspnea activity motivation, requirement item pool and sleep-related impairments item bank

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