- Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
- Vol: 43 Issue: 1
- Effects of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome on temperament and character
Effects of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome on temperament and character
Authors : Fatma Fidan, Ömer Özbulut, Apdullah Ayçiçek, Ahmet Hakkı Aşik, Mehmet Ünlü
Pages : 138-143
Doi:10.3906/sag-1206-65
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Publication Date : 9999-12-31
Article Type : Makaleler
Abstract :There are few studies that have evaluated personality characteristics in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). We aimed to evaluate 2 groups, OSAS patients and controls, using a temperament and character inventory (TCI) questionnaire. Materials and methods: Patients with OSAS symptoms and who underwent polysomnography in the sleep laboratory were included in the study. A TCI questionnaire was given to 52 patients. Those whose apnea-hypoapnea index (AHI) was >=10 were included as the OSAS group and those whose score wasKeywords : Key words: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, character, temperament