Low CPAP Adherence Amongst the African American and Arabic Population in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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Authors

Nikki Nguyen, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Medical Student
Bhavinkumar Dalal, Corewell Health East

Description

• Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a breathing disorder that occurs from a recurring decreased or completely blocked airflow during sleep leading to symptoms including excessive daytime sleepiness and impaired cognitive function1.

• Primary treatment for moderate to obstructive sleep apnea is continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) reducing daytime sleepiness, improves neurocognitive function, and improves quality of life2.

• Current literature shows that compliance varies from 40-85% with poor adherence reducing the treatment’s effectiveness in preventing chronic health problems3.

• Although more CPAP use is generally associated with subjective and adherence is typically defined as at least 4 hours of usage as this is typically the benchmark for improved energy during the day3.

• Currently, little data exists on CPAP adherence of Middle Eastern Americans.

Publication Date

5-2025

Keywords

Obstructive sleep apnea, continuous positive airway pressure

Disciplines

Pulmonology

Recommended Citation

Nguyen N, Dalal B. Low CPAP adherence amongst the African American and Arabic population in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Poster presented at: Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Embark Capstone Colloquium; 2025 May; Rochester Hills, MI.

Comments

The Embark Capstone Colloquium at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester Hills, MI, May, 2025.