Anna Papazyan
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Research Subjects
Anna Papazyan has a total of 7 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Cathy A. Alessi
Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, USA
1 shared publication - Constance H. Fung
Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Systems Research (HSR) Center for the Study of Healthcare Innovation, Implementation and Policy, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, USA
1 shared publication - Jennifer L. Martin
Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (MS 11E), VA Miami Healthcare System, Miami, USA
1 shared publication - Karen R. Josephson
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
1 shared publication - Paul M. Macey
School of Nursing and Brain Research Institute, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
1 shared publication - Sarah E. Choi
Joe C. Wen School of Nursing, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- 18 May 2023
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Nursing Research
- Vol. 72 (6) , 495-501
Veterans' Experiences of Support in Managing Comorbid Sleep Apnea and Type 2 Diabetes
Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is highly prevalent in patients with Type 2 diabetes, more so in veterans compared with nonveterans. Positive airway pressure is the recommended first-line treatment for OSA. However, adherence to both positive airway pressure and diabetes management regimens can be challenging for older adults. Support from family or friends may improve glucose control or sleep-apnea-related symptoms, yet the evidence is limited when both conditions coexist. Objectives: This study aimed to describe veterans' experiences of support from family and friends with managing comorbid sleep apnea and Type 2 diabetes. Methods: We conducted a postal survey of older veterans with OSA and Type 2 diabetes from one healthcare system. Questions include demographic and health-related information, information about sleep apnea and diabetes treatment and education received, related support from family or a friend, perceived benefits of regular positive airway pressure device use on improving sleep health, and perceived benefits of education for family or a friend on sleep apnea and diabetes. Descriptive and bivariate analyses were performed. Results: Of 145 respondents (mean age = 72 years), 43% reported receiving help for Type 2 diabetes from family or a friend. Almost two thirds of the respondents were currently using a positive airway pressure device, of whom 27% received support with device use from family or friends. About one third of veterans perceived family and friends receiving education on treating sleep apnea and diabetes to be very or extremely helpful. Such perceived benefit was higher among those who were married or identified as non-White. Veterans using a positive airway pressure device had lower hemoglobin A1c levels than nonusers. Discussion: Veterans perceived that additional education for the individuals providing support would be beneficial. Future studies could address interventions to increase sleep apnea and Type 2 diabetes knowledge among families and friends of veterans with these comorbid conditions. In addition, patients' adherence to positive airway pressure may be enhanced by support from family and friends.
- 18 May 2023
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Nursing Research
- Vol. 72 (6) , 495-501
Veterans' Experiences of Support in Managing Comorbid Sleep Apnea and Type 2 Diabetes
Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is highly prevalent in patients with Type 2 diabetes, more so in veterans compared with nonveterans. Positive airway pressure is the recommended first-line treatment for OSA. However, adherence to both positive airway pressure and diabetes management regimens can be challenging for older adults. Support from family or friends may improve glucose control or sleep-apnea-related symptoms, yet the evidence is limited when both conditions coexist. Objectives: This study aimed to describe veterans' experiences of support from family and friends with managing comorbid sleep apnea and Type 2 diabetes. Methods: We conducted a postal survey of older veterans with OSA and Type 2 diabetes from one healthcare system. Questions include demographic and health-related information, information about sleep apnea and diabetes treatment and education received, related support from family or a friend, perceived benefits of regular positive airway pressure device use on improving sleep health, and perceived benefits of education for family or a friend on sleep apnea and diabetes. Descriptive and bivariate analyses were performed. Results: Of 145 respondents (mean age = 72 years), 43% reported receiving help for Type 2 diabetes from family or a friend. Almost two thirds of the respondents were currently using a positive airway pressure device, of whom 27% received support with device use from family or friends. About one third of veterans perceived family and friends receiving education on treating sleep apnea and diabetes to be very or extremely helpful. Such perceived benefit was higher among those who were married or identified as non-White. Veterans using a positive airway pressure device had lower hemoglobin A1c levels than nonusers. Discussion: Veterans perceived that additional education for the individuals providing support would be beneficial. Future studies could address interventions to increase sleep apnea and Type 2 diabetes knowledge among families and friends of veterans with these comorbid conditions. In addition, patients' adherence to positive airway pressure may be enhanced by support from family and friends.