The prevalence of allergic rhinitis and its association with sleep problems among high school  students in Saudi Arabia: a cross sectional

Taif N. Alhothali; Hasnaa A. Gheliwi; Alaaddin H. Abdullah; Alaa A. Alharbi; Ahmed J. Khusayfan; Zayna A. Fatani; Abullah Aburiziza

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Online Published: 15 Sep 2024

IJMDC. 2024; 8(8): 2038-2044

doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1722157295

The prevalence of allergic rhinitis and its association with sleep problems among high school students in Saudi Arabia: a cross sectional

Taif N. Alhothali, Hasnaa A. Gheliwi, Alaaddin H. Abdullah, Alaa A. Alharbi, Ahmed J. Khusayfan, Zayna A. Fatani, Abullah Aburiziza.

Abstract
Background: Allergic rhinitis (AR) is one of the most chronic pediatric diseases worldwide that negatively affects sleep quality.
Objectives: To determine the prevalence of AR among high school students in Saudi Arabia and to evaluate the association of sleep problems in this population.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was done in four regions of Saudi Arabia among high school students from grades 10 to 12 (15-18 years) of both genders. Data about the participants’ demographics were collected and the sleep quality was assessed by the global Pittsburgh sleep quality index. Results: The mean age of students was 17.6 ± 1.4 years, 199 (51.2%) were females, 358 (92%) were single, 187 fathers (48.1%) worked in the governmental sector, 198 (50.9%) reported a family monthly income exceeding 10,000 SR, 33 (8.5%) were smokers, and 207 (53.2%) had a family history of chest and nose allergies or AR. The grade point average was excellent for 305 (78.4%) students. The most reported nasal symptoms were sneezing 277 (71.2%), and 241 (68.9%) reported nasal symptoms more frequent during the winter. House dust aggravates nasal problems among (61%), 109 (28%) had AR, and 151 (38.8%) were poor sleepers. Family history was significantly associated with having AR. A significant association was found between AR and poor sleep and students with AR were 22 times more likely to qualify as poor sleepers than those without (OR = 22.2; 95% CI: 12.1-40.7).
Conclusion: Treating AR is crucial to improving the health of students with AR. There is a need to develop strategies to enhance children’s sleep quality.

Key words: Keywords: prevalence, AR, sleep, problems, school, Saudi

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Alhothali TN, Gheliwi HA, Abdullah AH, Alharbi AA, Khusayfan AJ, Fatani ZA, Aburiziza A. The prevalence of allergic rhinitis and its association with sleep problems among high school students in Saudi Arabia: a cross sectional. IJMDC. 2024; 8(8): 2038-2044. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1722157295

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Alhothali TN, Gheliwi HA, Abdullah AH, Alharbi AA, Khusayfan AJ, Fatani ZA, Aburiziza A. The prevalence of allergic rhinitis and its association with sleep problems among high school students in Saudi Arabia: a cross sectional. https://www.ijmdc.com/?mno=211697 [Access: September 28, 2024]. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1722157295

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Alhothali TN, Gheliwi HA, Abdullah AH, Alharbi AA, Khusayfan AJ, Fatani ZA, Aburiziza A. The prevalence of allergic rhinitis and its association with sleep problems among high school students in Saudi Arabia: a cross sectional. IJMDC. 2024; 8(8): 2038-2044. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1722157295

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Alhothali TN, Gheliwi HA, Abdullah AH, Alharbi AA, Khusayfan AJ, Fatani ZA, Aburiziza A. The prevalence of allergic rhinitis and its association with sleep problems among high school students in Saudi Arabia: a cross sectional. IJMDC. (2024), [cited September 28, 2024]; 8(8): 2038-2044. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1722157295

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Alhothali, T. N., Gheliwi, . H. A., Abdullah, . A. H., Alharbi, . A. A., Khusayfan, . A. J., Fatani, . Z. A. & Aburiziza, . A. (2024) The prevalence of allergic rhinitis and its association with sleep problems among high school students in Saudi Arabia: a cross sectional. IJMDC, 8 (8), 2038-2044. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1722157295

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Alhothali, Taif N., Hasnaa A. Gheliwi, Alaaddin H. Abdullah, Alaa A. Alharbi, Ahmed J. Khusayfan, Zayna A. Fatani, and Abullah Aburiziza. 2024. The prevalence of allergic rhinitis and its association with sleep problems among high school students in Saudi Arabia: a cross sectional. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 8 (8), 2038-2044. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1722157295

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Alhothali, Taif N., Hasnaa A. Gheliwi, Alaaddin H. Abdullah, Alaa A. Alharbi, Ahmed J. Khusayfan, Zayna A. Fatani, and Abullah Aburiziza. "The prevalence of allergic rhinitis and its association with sleep problems among high school students in Saudi Arabia: a cross sectional." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 8 (2024), 2038-2044. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1722157295

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Alhothali, Taif N., Hasnaa A. Gheliwi, Alaaddin H. Abdullah, Alaa A. Alharbi, Ahmed J. Khusayfan, Zayna A. Fatani, and Abullah Aburiziza. "The prevalence of allergic rhinitis and its association with sleep problems among high school students in Saudi Arabia: a cross sectional." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 8.8 (2024), 2038-2044. Print. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1722157295

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Alhothali, T. N., Gheliwi, . H. A., Abdullah, . A. H., Alharbi, . A. A., Khusayfan, . A. J., Fatani, . Z. A. & Aburiziza, . A. (2024) The prevalence of allergic rhinitis and its association with sleep problems among high school students in Saudi Arabia: a cross sectional. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 8 (8), 2038-2044. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1722157295

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