Restless legs syndrome: A rarity in the Nigerian pregnant population?

The prevalence of RLS in pregnancy is higher when compared with the general population however it remains unknown among indigenous black Africans. Available data indicate that RLS is uncommon in sub-Saharan Africa. We embarked on this study to determine the prevalence and characteristics of RLS in an antenatal clinic sample of Nigerian pregnant women compared with a primary care sample of non-pregnant women.

Source: Sleep Medicine - January 19, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Michael B. Fawale, Ismaila I. Alani, Abubakar A. Kullima, Morenikeji A. Komolafe, Omotade A. Ijarotimi, Samuel Anu Olowookere, Rotimi Oluyombo, Tewogbade Adeoye Adedeji Tags: Original Article Source Type: research