Public knowledge and awareness of obstructive sleep apnea in Saudi Arabia: A population-based study of over 16,000 adults
Abdulelah M. Aldhahir, Mohammed M. Alyami, Abdulhakim M. Aljumayh, Atheer M. Al Omayr, Sahar A. Alghamdi, Ahmed H. Alasimi, Rami A. Alyami, Abdullah A. Alqarni, Jaber S. Alqahtani, Abdallah Y. Naser, Hassan Alwafi, Mohammad S. Dairi, Saeed M. Alghamdi, Mansour S. Majrshi, Rayan A. Siraj, Nowaf Y. Al · 2025
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Abdulelah Aldhahir and colleagues surveyed sleep apnea knowledge in Saudi Arabia in two thousand twenty-five. Sleep apnea is common but often undiagnosed. It carries serious health risks when missed. Over sixteen thousand adults completed the nationwide survey. Questions tested what people know about the disorder. Daily habits and health conditions were also recorded.
Only a small share showed good knowledge. Men scored slightly better than women. Northern region residents knew more than central residents. Most people rated their own sleep as good or acceptable. Very few reported regular physical activity. Public campaigns clearly have much ground to cover. Better awareness could speed diagnosis nationwide.
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| CREATOR | Abdulelah M. Aldhahir, Mohammed M. Alyami, Abdulhakim M. Aljumayh, Atheer M. Al Omayr, Sahar A. Alghamdi, Ahmed H. Alasimi, Rami A. Alyami, Abdullah A. Alqarni, Jaber S. Alqahtani, Abdallah Y. Naser, Hassan Alwafi, Mohammad S. Dairi, Saeed M. Alghamdi, Mansour S. Majrshi, Rayan A. Siraj, Nowaf Y. Al |
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| YEAR | 2025 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 26 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |