Abstract
Materials and methods Cross-sectional study conducted between April 2013 and December 2014. Sociodemographic data were evaluated and for the quality of life we used the WHOQOL BREF. Cronotypes and daily preferences sleep were investigated by Chronotype Questionnaire Munich (MCTQ ). Sleep quality was assessed by questionnaire Pittisburgh Sleep Quality Index. Physical examination was performed and venous blood was collected in fasting for 12 h for laboratory analysis.
Highlights
The effects of night work or shift work on workers’ health are unknown, recent findings have indicated that may affect glucose tolerance, lead to obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome (MS)
In regression analysis, adjusted for age and sex, sleeping less than 5 h/24 hs or work at night have been associated with excess body weight (OR: 3.65,95%CI: 1: 02 to 13: 01, p=0.01 and OR: 2.35,95%CI: 1.14-4.84, p=0.02 respectively)
Materials and methods Cross-sectional study conducted between April 2013 and December 2014
Summary
The effects of night work or shift work on workers’ health are unknown, recent findings have indicated that may affect glucose tolerance, lead to obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome (MS). The desynchronization of the circadian cycle has been related to some of these effects, as well as sleep deprivation and exposure to light at night
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