Table 1 Frequencies and percentage of the different responses in sleep-related difficulties questionnaire
Parameters | Groups | No. of DS children | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
Section 1 (snoring) | No | 14 | 31.10% |
Yes | 31 | 68.90% | |
Section 2 (breathing difficulties) | No | 15 | 33.30% |
Yes | 30 | 66.70% | |
Section 3 (mouth breathing) | No | 2 | 4.40% |
Yes | 43 | 95.60% | |
Section 4 (upper resp. tract infections) | No | 4 | 8.90% |
Yes | 41 | 91.10% | |
Section 5 (sleep position) | No | 4 | 8.90% |
Yes | 41 | 91.10% | |
Section 6 (restless sleep & frequent awakening) | No | 3 | 0.00% |
Yes | 42 | 100.00% | |
Section 7 (daytime behavior) | No | 8 | 17.80% |
Yes | 37 | 82.20% |