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The Relationship Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea And Levels Of Depression And Anxiety In Young Adults
Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is one of the most common and
serious sleep disorders that can cause various neurocognitive disorders such as
depression and anxiety. OSA can occur in young adults, who are at an important
developmental age in human life. The relationship between OSA and levels of
depression and anxiety has never been studied in young adults, especially college
students. Early identification and treatment are expected to have an impact on better
quality of life and productivity.
Objective: To determine the relationship of OSA with levels of depression and
anxiety in young adults
Methods: An observational study with a cross-sectional design. Data were obtained
from the Berlin questionnaire, Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale, and Zung Self-
Rating Anxiety Scale which was filled out in September-November 2021. Bivariate
analysis of OSA's relationship with depression and OSA with anxiety was tested
using the chi-square test. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to
test for confounding variables.
Results: There was a significant relationship between OSA and depression
(p=0,000, OR 4.07) and OSA and anxiety (p=0,000, OR 4.5) in young adults. Logistic
regression analysis showed that gender was a confounding variable of anxiety
(p=0.044) in young adults. There is a significant relationship between OSA and levels
of depression and anxiety in young adults. Young adults who have OSA are 4.07
times more likely to be depressed than young adults who don’t have OSA. Young
adults who have OSA are 4.5 times more likely to experience anxiety than young
adults who don’t have OSA
Conclusion:. There is a significant relationship between OSA and the level of
anxiety controlled by the confounding variable, namely gender.
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