Gender differences in sleep architecture in sleep apnoea syndrome.

Gender differences in sleep architecture in sleep apnoea syndrome.

MedLine Citation:	PMID: 10607026 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher
Abstract/OtherAbstract:	This study compared sleep architecture in women and men with sleep apnoea syndrome. Women (n = 126) had longer sleep latencies, greater amounts of slow wave sleep, and fewer awakenings during the night than men (n = 181), despite no differences in age, RDI (Respiratory Disturbance Index) or oxygen saturation. In a subgroup of men and women treated with nasal CPAP, gender differences generally persisted. There was no difference in the complaint of daytime sleepiness between the groups, but the women reported more fatigue during the day than the men, as well as complaining about more sleep disturbance at night. We interpret these differences in terms of known gender differences in sleep architecture and sleep complaints.

Authors:	Valencia-Flores; Bliwise; Guilleminault; Rhoads; Clerk
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Publication Detail:	Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE
Journal Detail:	Title: Journal of sleep research Volume: 1 ISSN: 1365-2869 ISO Abbreviation: J Sleep Res Publication Date: 1992 Mar
Date Detail:	Created Date: 1999-12-21 Completed Date: - Revised Date: -
Medline Journal Info:	Nlm Unique ID: 9214441 Medline TA: J Sleep Res Country: -
Other Details:	Languages: ENG Pagination: 51-53 Citation Subset: -
Affiliation:	PUIS-Facultad de Psicologiá, UNAM, México City, Mexico.
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