Exploring Health Promotion Behaviors, Occupational Burnout, and Sleep Disturbances in Traditional Industry Workers

Area of Science:

• Occupational Health
• Sleep Medicine
• Industrial Psychology

Background:

• Sleep disturbances are prevalent globally, affecting 40% of the population.
• Limited research exists on sleep disturbances within Taiwan's traditional industry workforce.
• Understanding these disturbances is crucial for employee well-being and productivity.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate correlations between work patterns, health promotion behaviors, occupational burnout, and sleep disturbances.
• To identify key factors contributing to sleep disturbances in traditional industry employees.
• To inform targeted interventions for improving sleep quality in this demographic.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional study was conducted from May to June 2023.
• Data collected on work patterns, health promotion behaviors, occupational burnout, and sleep disturbances.
• Statistical analyses included chi-square tests, independent sample t-tests, and logistic regression.

Main Results:

• 365 employees participated; 63.3% worked shifts, 47.9% reported sleep disturbances.
• Personal burnout (OR=1.07) and shift work (OR=2.67) were significantly associated with increased sleep disturbances.
• Health responsibility (OR=0.50) and life appreciation behaviors (OR=0.47) were associated with reduced sleep disturbances.

Conclusions:

• Occupational health nurses play a vital role in assessing and managing employee sleep status.
• Psychological counseling and tailored health promotion programs are recommended to alleviate sleep disturbances.
• Interventions should address occupational burnout and promote positive health behaviors.