The predictive values of BOAH and No-apnea score for screening obstructive sleep apnea in rotating shift worker drivers.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the BOAH (Body mass index, Observed apnea, Age, and Hypertension) and No-apnea score's diagnostic values for detecting obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) risk in shift workers.

Methods

Cross-sectional study with male rotating shift workers and drivers of heavy off-road machinery. The BOAH score is based on body mass index, witnessed apneas during sleep, age, and hypertension. The No-apnea score is based on neck circumference and age. Based on the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), the severity of OSA was categorized as least mild OSA (AHI ≥5/h), moderate to severe OSA (AHI ≥15/h), and severe OSA (AHI ≥30/h). Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and areas under the curve (AUC) were calculated.

Results

Among 119 worke

SUBMITTER: Menezes-Junior LAA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10497842 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature