66% of respondents said exhaustion from OSA affects their ability to be present with loved ones. Nearly 50% of respondents are unable to share a bed with their partners. 92% stated that OSA symptoms have impacted their work productivity in the last week.
71% agree that OSA can make it difficult to cope with the daily stresses of life. Survey was conducted in consultation with sleep experts and people with OSA. Three national sleep advocacy organizations are collaborating with Apnimed to call for urgent attention to OSA by distributing the survey results across their networks.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. , Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Apnimed, Inc.
, today announced the results of its Sleep Health Inquiries on Needs and Emotions (SHINE) survey of 1,500 people living with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The survey results revealed the significant and often devastating impact that people living with OSA experience daily. Many respondents reported feeling worn out or exhausted from fatigue, with 74% indicating this issue.
Additionally, 67% feared long-term health consequences, while 34% expressed a fear of dying due to their OSA. The impact of OSA spans age, sex, race, ethnicity, and body type — there is no single face of the disease — and the survey revealed the considerable emotional, social, and behavioral burdens and stigma that negatively impact family dynamics, social relationships, self-esteem, and work productivity. Key findings include: 92% of respondents stated that OSA affects .
