Table 2.
Unadjusted ORs (95% CIs) for variables associated with the clinical improvement within 2 weeks after hospitalization (n = 206 out of 242)
| Variables | OR | 95% CI | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-risk OSA | 0.41 | 0.20–0.85 | 0.017 |
| Modified high-risk OSA | 0.40 | 0.19–0.84 | 0.016 |
| Louder and/or frequent snoring | 0.40 | 0.20–0.82 | 0.013 |
| Louder snoring | 0.30 | 0.14–0.63 | 0.002 |
| Frequent snoring | 0.96 | 0.44–2.06 | 0.909 |
| Breathing pauses | 0.80 | 0.22–2.95 | 0.740 |
| Morning and/or daytime sleepiness | 0.60 | 0.29–1.22 | 0.155 |
| Age, y | 0.99 | 0.96–1.01 | 0.274 |
| Age ⩾65 yr | 0.81 | 0.37–1.80 | 0.607 |
| Male sex | 0.42 | 0.19–0.91 | 0.027 |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 1.00 | 0.94–1.07 | 0.937 |
| Obesity | 0.91 | 0.44–1.91 | 0.804 |
| Hypertension | 0.45 | 0.22–0.93 | 0.031 |
| Diabetes | 1.04 | 0.44–2.42 | 0.938 |
| Coronary artery disease | 1.32 | 0.37–4.65 | 0.670 |
| Asthma/COPD | 3.35 | 0.43–25.92 | 0.247 |
| Study sites: MUH vs. KHAH | 0.90 | 0.35–2.32 | 0.828 |
| Study sites: MUH vs. KUH | 0.67 | 0.29–1.54 | 0.344 |
Definition of abbreviations: BMI = body mass index; CI = confidence interval; COPD = chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; KHAH = Koc Healthcare American Hospital; KUH = Koc University Hospital; MUH = Marmara University Hospital; OR = odds ratio; OSA = obstructive sleep apnea.
Snoring parameters are from the Berlin Questionnaire. The bold typeface indicates significantly different (P < 0.05).