Table 5.
Data for PAP-Adherent Men Vs. Women
| Variables | Men (n = 105) | Women (n = 78) | p Value** |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 53.3 ± 12.1 | 55.4 ± 12.4 | 0.25 |
| Apnea/hypopnea index (events/h) at diagnosis | 52.9 ± 39.6 | 29.4 ± 28.6 | < 0.001 |
| Epworth Sleepiness Scale score at baseline | 10.4 ± 4.9 | 9.9 ± 5.0 | 0.45 |
| Epworth Sleepiness Scale score at follow-up | 8.6 ± 4.9 | 7.6 ± 4.0 | 0.12 |
| Baseline Symptoms* | |||
| Sleepiness | 38 (36.2%) | 34 (43.6%) | 0.39 |
| Fatigue | 43 (41.0%) | 37 (47.4%) | 0.47 |
| Tiredness | 49 (46.7%) | 47 (60.3%) | 0.10 |
| Lack of energy | 49 (46.7%) | 51 (65.4%) | 0.02 |
| Follow-Up Symptoms* | |||
| Sleepiness | 24 (22.9%) | 19 (24.4%) | 0.95 |
| Fatigue | 30 (28.6%) | 24 (30.8%) | 0.87 |
| Tiredness | 32 (30.5%) | 28 (35.9%) | 0.54 |
| Lack of energy | 30 (28.6%) | 37 (47.4%) | 0.01 |
*
Number of subjects who reported each symptom to occur almost always or often.
**
Independent sample t-tests or χ2 tests, as appropriate. Data shown as mean ± SD or n (%).