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Published on: August 8, 2019
Evaluation of metabolic syndrome and sleep quality in shift workers
N Demiralp1, F Özel2
1Department of Civil Defense and Fire Fighting Program, Kastamonu University, Bozkurt Vocational High School, Kastamonu, Turkey.
Background:
Shift workers have risks associated with metabolic syndrome and low sleep quality.
Aims:
This study aimed to examine metabolic syndrome and sleep quality in firefighters and mine workers working shifts and daytime hours.
Methods:
A comparative descriptive study was conducted in two institutions on firefighters and mine workers (n = 120) who were working shifts (n = 84) and working daytime hours (n = 36). The data were obtained using a questionnaire including socio-demographic information, anthropometric measurements and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index.
Results:
When risk of metabolic syndrome was compared with sleep quality, it was found that according to International Diabetes Federation criteria, 11% of those diagnosed with metabolic syndrome among shift-working firefighters and 5% of those diagnosed with metabolic syndrome among shift-working miners had low sleep quality. It was found that according to the National Cholesterol Education Program-Adult Treatment Panel III criteria, 9% of those diagnosed with metabolic syndrome among shift firefighters and 2% of those diagnosed with metabolic syndrome among shift miners had low sleep quality.
Conclusions:
Preventive measures should be taken to reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome in shift workers.
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