Journal of Sleep Disorders & Therapy
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0277
ISSN: 2167-0277
Respiratory unit, Department of Medicine, Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria
Research Article
Gender-Specific Association of Body Fat Composition with Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea among People Living With HIV/AIDS: A Cross-Sectional Study
Author(s): Olayemi Fehintola Awopeju*, Olumayowa Abimbola Oninla, Abiona Oluwadamilola Odeyemi, Akintunde Adeolu Adebowale, Francis Olubanji Awoniyi, Jerry Simbarashe Zifodya and Gregory Efosa Erhabor
Background: Obesity and regional fat distribution are among the strongest risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in the general population. People living with HIV (PLHIV) may be at increased risk of OSA because of their distinct body fat composition. This study examined the association of body fat composition with the risk of OSA in PLHIV.
Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional prospective study at a tertiary HIV care unit, recruiting 400 PLHIV [female: 317, 79.2%; median age of 44 years; median year of HIV duration of 5 years]. Participants were surveyed using standardized instruments to assess the risk of OSA, sleep duration and, sleepiness. Body fat composition was evaluated with anthropometric measurements and bioelectric impedance
Results: Sixty-three of the participants (15.8%; 95% confidence interval [C.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2167-0277.20.9.324