Abstract

The screening of sleep disorders and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome should be performed routinely in many patients, particularly in high-risk populations. The aim of this study was to evaluate sleep disorders and the determinants of high risk of obstructive sleep apnea among diabetics. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study which was conducted between March to August 2022 in state health structures in the Mopti region of Mali. This study included diabetic patients aged 18 and above who gave their consent to participate in the study. A standardized questionnaire containing both Berlin self-questionnaires was used for data collection. Results: A total of 289 patients participated in the study. The mean age was 51.59 ± 11.39 years. Among the participants, 66.9% were Type 2 diabetics, 70.9% were women. The body mass index average was 27.62 ± 4.26 kg/m2. The mean of sleep duration was 5.76 ± 1.43 hours per day. The majority of participants (92.4%) had high risk of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. The variables statistically associated with the dependent variables (OSAS) were: high blood pressure (OR =52.4; 95% CI: [6.3 - 40.3]); non-smoking status (OR=0.04; 95% CI: [0.03 - 0.7]) and the body mass index ≥ 25 (OR=3; 95% CI: [3.1 - 14.9]). Conclusion: This study reveals a high frequency of sleep disorders among diabetics in the Mopti region. It would be necessary to conduct a national study to better estimate the prevalence of this pathology in order to implement effective control strategies.

Keywords

sleep disorder, sleep apnea syndrome, diabetes, Mopti