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Racial/ethnic and socioeconomic disparities in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep-disordered breathing in children

Boss, Emily F., Smith, David F., Ishman, Stacey L.·2011·International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
DOI 10.1016/j.ijporl.2010.11.006
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Objective Although racial/ethnic and socioeconomic healthcare disparities in pediatric primary care are widely documented, little is known regarding health disparities for common otolaryngic conditions. Pediatric sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is highly prevalent, associated with significant physical and neurocognitive sequelae, and a common reason for pediatric otolaryngology referral. We sought to synthesize information from published findings related to racial/ethnic and socioeconomic disparities in children with SDB.Methods Qualitative systematic review of MEDLINE database for articles reporting on racial/ethnic or socioeconomic differences in prevalence, diagnosis or surgical treatment of SDB in children over 30 years.Results Of 210 abstracts identified, 33 met inclusion criteria. 24 articles directly addressed differences in race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status, and 10 had findings which identified a disparity. Differences were identified in prevalence, sleep patterns, and sequelae of pediatric SDB (24/33) and in access to care and utilization of adenotonsillectomy (10/33). Black children (12/33) and children with socioeconomic deprivation (17/33) were the most common minority groups studied. Although conclusions were broad, common study findings showed: (1) children in racial/ethnic and socioeconomic minorities may have higher prevalence and greater risk for SDB, and (2) In the U.S., white children or children with private insurance are more likely to undergo adenotonsillectomy.Conclusions Racial/ethnic and socioeconomic disparities are prevalent among children with SDB. Disparities in multiracial populations and disparities in access to care, treatment, and utilization of services for pediatric SDB require more detailed investigation. Given the potential negative impact of SDB in children, as well as its economic consequences, the evaluation of disparities should be prioritized in health policy research.

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Authors
Boss, E. F., Smith, D. F., & Ishman, S. L.
Affiliations
Johns Hopkins University (US)
Corresponding author
Boss, Emily F.
ORCID
Venue
International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2011-03
Volume
75
Issue
3
Pages
299-307
ISSN
0165-5876 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1016/j.ijporl.2010.11.006
OpenAlex
W2051883923
Cited by
159
References
59
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FWCI
0.58
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
www.elsevier.com/tdm/userlicense/1.0/ (tdm)
Locations
  • International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology (medical) › Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
  • Social Sciences › Health › Health disparities and outcomes
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Sleep and related disorders
Keywords
sleep-disordered breathing, pediatric sleep apnea, racial and ethnic disparities, socioeconomic disparities, adenotonsillectomy, health care access, health care utilization, Black children, insurance status, otolaryngology referral
MeSH terms
Adenoidectomy, Child, Health Services Accessibility, Humans, Insurance, Health, Sleep Apnea Syndromes, Social Class, Tonsillectomy, Racial Groups

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