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The mutual relationship between shift work and depressive complaints--a prospective cohort study.

Karolien Driesen¹, Nicole W H Jansen, Ludovic G P M van Amelsvoort

¹Department of Epidemiology, CAPHRI School for Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, the Netherlands. karolien.driesen@maastrichtuniversity.nl

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Summary

Shift work showed a small impact on developing depressed mood, but older male shift workers had a higher risk. Depressed mood also increased the likelihood of changing work schedules or taking sick leave.

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Area of Science:

Occupational Health
Psychiatry
Epidemiology

Background:

Shift work is common and may affect mental health.
Depressive complaints are a significant public health concern.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the longitudinal relationship between shift work and depressive complaints.
To examine the bidirectional impact of shift work and depressed mood.

Main Methods:

Utilized data from the Maastricht cohort study (1998-2008).
Employed survival and logistic regression analyses for prospective and retrospective assessments.
Stratified analyses by gender and age, considering confounding factors.

Main Results:

Shift work had a minor overall effect on developing depressed mood.
Male shift workers aged 45+ showed a higher risk of depressed mood.
Depressed mood increased the risk of transitioning to day work or sick leave.

Conclusions:

The impact of shift work on depressed mood may be underestimated.
Selection processes and overcorrection might influence findings.