Effects of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Risk Factors on Mental Health (PHQ-9) and Quality of Life (EQ-5D) in Middle-aged Koreans: Using Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2020

Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to provide basic data to determine the effects of obstructive sleep apnea on mental health and quality of life. Methods: This study used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2020, and a complex sample linear regression analysis was performed to confirm the effect of obstructive sleep apnea on mental health and quality of life. Results: If there were risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea, there were adverse effects on mental health and quality of life (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Based on the above results, it is necessary to continuously promote the importance of the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea in the field of oral medicine.