Evaluation of Sleep, Quality of Life, and Nutritional Status of Shift and Non-Shift Male Workers

OpenAlex İngilizce

Objective: Work performed outside of standard working hours is considered shift work.Shift work is beneficial to organizations, but individuals working in these organizations are at risk of various health problems, especially sleep disorders.The aim of the study was to evaluate the relationship between sleep, quality of life, and nutritional status of shift and non-shift workers.Materials and Methods: One hundred twenty-four male personnel between the age 18-65 years were included in the study.The Pittsburgh sleep quality index and short form-36 quality of life assessment scale were used to assess the participants.In addition, demographic characteristics, 3-day food consumption records, and anthropometric measurements were also recorded and an evaluation was made with these data.Results: Smoking rate was higher in the shift working group (64.6%, p=0.002) while the education level was higher (p=0.001) in non-shift workers.There was no difference between the groups regarding sleep quality (p>0.05).Energy, carbohydrate, and protein consumption was higher in the shift working group (p<0.001).Non-shift workers consumed more saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fatty acids and fat (p<0.001).There was no difference between the cholesterol consumption between the groups but fiber consumption was higher for shift workers (p<0.05).Conclusion: No difference was found between the groups in terms of sleep and quality of life and anthropometric measurements.It was determined that the shift workers consumed more energy, carbohydrates, and some micronutrients.