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Rishit Gupta1, Arihant Senthil1, Smita Nath1
1Internal Medicine, University College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, IND.
Cureus
|February 23, 2026
Summary
Functional dyspepsia (FD) affects 31% of Indian nurses working shifts. Poor sleep and high stress are significantly linked to this gastrointestinal disorder, indicating occupational health risks.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Occupational Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Functional dyspepsia (FD) is a common gastrointestinal disorder impacting quality of life.
- Shift work in healthcare professionals may increase FD risk due to effects on stress and sleep.
- Nurses are a key demographic to study due to demanding shift schedules.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of FD among nurses working rotating shifts in India.
- To examine the relationship between FD, sleep quality, and perceived stress in this population.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 100 nurses in New Delhi.
- Standardized questionnaires: Rome IV criteria for FD, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and Perceived Stress Scale-10 (PSS-10).
- Chi-square tests were used for statistical analysis of associations.
Main Results:
- The prevalence of FD was 31% among the nurses.
- Poor sleep quality (PSQI ≥5) was reported by 53%, and high stress (PSS-10) by 50%.
- FD showed significant correlations with poor sleep (74.2% vs. 43.5%, p=0.003) and high stress (83.8% vs. 34.7%, p<0.001).
Conclusions:
- Rotating shift work is linked to a high prevalence of FD (31%) in Indian nurses.
- Poor sleep quality and elevated stress are strongly associated with FD in this occupational group.
- Workplace interventions for sleep hygiene and stress management are needed for healthcare shift workers.
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