Table 3.
Comparison of the prevalence of sleep problems in each domain of BEARS questionnaire among pre-school and school-aged groups in boys
| Domains of BEARS questionnaire | Pre-school (2-6 yr) | School-aged (7-12 yr) | P value | Odds Ratio* | 95%CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedtime problems | 22.4% | 11.7% | 0.00 | 2.18 | 1.30-3.66 |
| Excessive daytime sleeping | 63.4% | 61.7% | 0.72 | 1.08 | 0.73-1.59 |
| Awakening during the night | 25.7% | 42.3% | 0.00 | 0.47 | 0.31-0.71 |
| Regularity and duration of sleep | 32.8% | 18.1% | 0.00 | 2.20 | 1.41-3.43 |
| Sleep-disordered breathing | 6.6% | 12.5% | 0.04 | 0.49 | 0.25-0.98 |
*
Odds Ratio for the effect of school entrance in boys; CI: Confidence interval; BEARS: Bedtime problems, Excessive sleepiness, Awakenings during the night, Regularity of sleep, Snoring