J Korean Biol Nurs Sci.  2016 Aug;18(3):135-143. 10.7586/jkbns.2016.18.3.135.

Factors Associated with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Risk in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome

• Kim JH
• Chu SH

• KMID: 2350930
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7586/jkbns.2016.18.3.135

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was conducted to identify the factors associated with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) risk in patients with metabolic syndrome (MS).
METHODS
Patients with MS between 30 and 74 years of age were recruited in an outpatient clinic of a cardiovascular center in Seoul, South Korea. MS and the risk of OSA were evaluated by Berlin questionnaire survey, the medical records of the participants were reviewed and a comprehensive lifestyle survey was performed. SPSS WIN 21.0 was used for statistical analysis.
RESULTS
BMI (OR: 1.31, CI: 1.14-1.51, p<.001) and lifestyle score (OR: 0.96, CI: 0.93-0.99, p=.028) were associated with the risk of OSA. Physical activity, weight control and diet were specifically associated with the risk of OSA after controlling for age, gender and BMI.
CONCLUSION
This study demonstrated that lifestyle was an important factor associated with OSA risk in patients with MS.

Keyword

Metabolic syndrome; Obstructive sleep apnea; Lifestyle

MeSH Terms

Ambulatory Care Facilities
Berlin
Diet
Humans
Korea
Life Style
Medical Records
Motor Activity
Seoul
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive*