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Joanna Strzemecka1, Iwona Bojar2, Ewa Strzemecka3
1Pope John Paul II State School of Higher Education in Biała Podlaska, Institute of Public Health, Poland.
Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine : AAEM
|April 18, 2014
Summary
Shift work disrupts regular eating patterns, negatively impacting the health of Bogdanka mine workers. Improving access to timely meals, including hot options, is recommended for better health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Nutrition Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Shift work is associated with irregular nutrition habits.
- The quality and quantity of meals consumed by shift workers significantly impact their health.
- Understanding these dietary patterns is crucial for worker well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the dietary habits of shift workers at the Bogdanka mine.
- To identify the impact of shift work on nutrition patterns.
- To provide insights for improving the health of shift workers.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire-based study was conducted among 700 underground shift workers at the Bogdanka mine.
- Dietary habits and perceptions of nutrition were assessed.
- Statistical analysis was performed using STATISTICA v. 7.1 software.
Main Results:
- Nearly half of respondents (40.0%) reported regular meal consumption, with 81.4% consuming warm meals daily.
- However, 46.3% considered their eating habits inappropriate, attributing this to shift work (68.2%).
- Over half (66.0%) indicated that shift work hinders regular meal consumption.
Conclusions:
- Shift work significantly complicates regular nourishment and meal consumption, particularly warm meals.
- Shift workers perceive their dietary habits as inappropriate due to their work schedule.
- Easier access to meals at specified times is recommended to support preventive healthcare and improve the quality of life for shift workers.
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