Association of sleep apnea and depressive symptoms among US adults: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sleep apnea exerts adverse health effects due to inflammation and metabolic disruption. It is associated with metabolic diseases. However, the evidence of its relationship with depression is inconsistent. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between sleep apnea and depressive symptoms in adults in the United States.

Methods

This study utilized data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), wherein the data from 2005 to 2018 of 9,817 individuals were obtained. Sleep apnea was self-reported by the participants using a questionnaire on sleep disorders. The 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) was used to assess depressive symptoms. We implemented multivariable logistic regression and stratified analyses to asses

SUBMITTER: Li M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9987095 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature