S O Oiwoh, O Adebayo, K K Kanmodi, J Agbogidi, O F Ojo, O Ogunsuji, A O Oyabambi, A P Wachinou
BACKGROUND: Sleep breathing disorders (SDB), especially obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), are poorly studied in the young population. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of OSA and its associated risk factors among young persons. METHODS: A cross-sectional study design was used, and participants aged 16-35 years were recruited from five tertiary institutions in Ibadan, South Western, Nigeria. The study used a structured questionnaire, stadiometer, weighing scale, tape measure, and digital blood pressure machine to collect data...
February 29, 2024: West African Journal of Medicine