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Bladder Health in U.S. Shift Workers: A Cross-Sectional Study (NHANES)
Jianjun Diao1, Li Xie2, Bo Wu3
1Department of Urology, The 3rd Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Pidu District People's Hospital, Chengdu, China. tlzcq56@163.com.
Urology Journal
|January 1, 2025
Summary
Shift work disrupts circadian rhythms and may increase the risk of bladder issues. This study found a link between shift work and urgency urinary incontinence (UUI) in women.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Public Health
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Non-traditional work hours, or shift work, are increasingly common.
- Shift work can disrupt the body's natural circadian rhythm.
- Understanding the health impacts of shift work is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between shift work and bladder health in US adults.
- To analyze the prevalence of stress urinary incontinence (SUI), urge urinary incontinence (UUI), and nocturia among shift workers.
Main Methods:
- Utilized National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data from 2005-2010.
- Employed regression analysis to assess the relationship between shift work and bladder health outcomes.
- Adjusted for demographic and lifestyle factors including age, race, education, and smoking status.
Main Results:
- Shift workers had a higher percentage of non-Hispanic Black individuals and lower rates of college education.
- No statistically significant association was found between shift work and nocturia in men or women after adjustments.
- A significant association was observed between shift work and a higher prevalence of Urgency Urinary Incontinence (UUI) in women (Adjusted II: OR=1.2, 95%CI=1.0-1.5, p=0.041).
Conclusions:
- Shift work is associated with an increased risk of Urgency Urinary Incontinence (UUI) specifically in women.
- Further research is warranted to elucidate the mechanisms behind this association.
- Findings highlight potential public health concerns related to shift work and women's bladder health.
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