Understanding sleep behaviors and barriers to OSA evaluation and treatment among highway maintenance vehicle operators.

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Journal of occupational and environmental medicine Pub Date : 2025-09-05 DOI:10.1097/JOM.0000000000003541

Rebecca Robbins, Andrea B Troxel, Stuart F Quan, Laura K Barger, Ralph DiClemente, Maya Fray-Witzer, Girardin Jean-Louis, David M Rapoport, Charles A Czeisler

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Abstract

Objective: Poor sleep and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are prevalent among transportation workers.

Methods: 45 transportation workers from worksites in the Northeast US completed surveys assessing 1) sleepiness, 2) OSA, and 3) OSA stage of change, then participated in focus groups or interviews.

Results: Participants were 93.2% male, 90.1% white non-Hispanic. 77.8% scored high risk for OSA, while 11.1% of those at risk reported an OSA diagnosis. Only 31.4% of high risk participants reported having contemplated OSA evaluation or treatment. Qualitative themes pertained to difficulty unwinding, uncertain work hours, fears about and barriers to OSA treatment, and misinformation about OSA.

Conclusions: Results reveal a high prevalence of OSA risk and a low rate of diagnosis and OSA readiness to change. We identify themes for future interventions to improve awareness about OSA among transportation workers.

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了解公路养护车辆驾驶员的睡眠行为及其影响OSA评估和治疗的障碍。

目的：交通运输工人普遍存在睡眠不良和阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停（OSA）。方法：45名来自美国东北部工地的运输工人完成了1)嗜睡、2)OSA和3)OSA变化阶段的调查，然后参加焦点小组或访谈。结果：参与者93.2%为男性，90.1%为非西班牙裔白人。77.8%的人被认为是阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停的高危人群，而11.1%的高危人群报告了阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停的诊断。只有31.4%的高风险参与者报告曾考虑过OSA评估或治疗。定性主题涉及难以解除，不确定的工作时间，对OSA治疗的恐惧和障碍，以及对OSA的错误信息。结论：结果显示OSA的患病率较高，而诊断率和OSA改变意愿率较低。我们确定了未来干预的主题，以提高运输工人对阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停的认识。

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