scholarly journals The association among health behaviors, shift work and chronic morbidity: A cross-sectional study on nurses working in full-time positions

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dominika Berent ◽  
Mariusz Skoneczny ◽  
Marian Macander ◽  
Marcin Wojnar
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Shift Work ◽  
Night Shift ◽  
World Health ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Night Shift Work ◽  
Health Related Behaviors ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Chronic Morbidity

Background: Nurses are known to work in conditions of stress and physical overload. Health behaviors are modifiable factors that may reduce the adverse effects of work on general health. The present study examined health-related behaviors and their association with current night shift work and chronic morbidity among female nurses.Design and Method: Four hundred seventy-two female nurses (M ± SD = 44.28±7.14 years) self-reported their health habits, physical activity, body mass index (BMI), and chronic disorders that required current treatment. Instruments used in the study consisted of an author-developed questionnaire and the Health Behavior Inventory (HBI). Reported diagnoses were classified as cardio-vascular, gastro-intestinal, malignant neoplastic, endocrine, or other.Results: The most common reported disorders were cardiovascular disorders (5.7% of nurses) followed by other (7.6%), endocrine (7.4%), gastro-intestinal (6.4%), and malignancy (0.2%). On average, health-related behaviors on the HBI were average (83.49 ± 14.33). Overweight and/or obesity (i.e., BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2) were reported by 41.5% of nurses, 24.2% were current smokers, and 36% reported no recreational physical activity. The remaining 64% of nurses who performed physical activity did not report activity levels that met World Health Organization recommendations. Physical activity and HBI scores (total and subscales; i.e., positive attitude, preventive behaviors, proper dietary habits, health-related practices) were not associated with current night shift work or morbidity.Conclusion: Health-promoting programs are needed to support weight control and promote health-related behaviors among nurses. Future research should identify potential barriers to healthy lifestyle recommendations in the workplace.

scholarly journals PATTERN OF HEALTH-RELATED BEHAVIORS AND RESOURCES AS PREDICTOR OF MEDICAL CARE AND MORTALITY RISK AMONG OLDER ADULTS

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S692-S693
Author(s):  
Dongmei Zuo ◽  
Merril D Silverstein
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Nursing Home ◽  
Health Insurance ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Medical Care ◽  
Health Related Behaviors ◽  
Lower Likelihood ◽  
Health Related

Abstract This study investigates the patterns and consequences of a wide range of health-related behaviors and resources that include health-compromising behaviors, health-promoting behaviors, preventive health behaviors, and health risks coping resources. We aim to identify the empirically-derived subgroups of individuals with unique profiles of health behaviors and resources to determine how subgroup membership predicts health outcomes and medical care utilization four years later. Data derived from 5,067 respondents in the 2010 and 2014 waves of the Health and Retirement Study. Latent class analysis was used to define classes based on 13 indicators in the 2010 wave, which also provided sociodemographic and health-related covariates. Outcomes were measured over 4 years. Six latent subgroups were identified: “Best Behavior/Resources”, “Low Social Support “, “Low Physical Activity”, “High Substance Abuse”, “Low Preventive Tests”, and “Low Governmental Health Insurance”. Compared with the “Best” group, older adults identified as “Low Physical Activity” and “High Substance Abuse” were found to have higher mortality risks and a lower likelihood of seeing doctors and less nursing home nights; older adults with the lowest level of receiving flu shots, cholesterol and cancer screen test (“Low Preventive Tests”) reported a less likelihood of seeing doctors; respondents in “Low Governmental Health Insurance” subgroup were associated with a lower likelihood of hospital stay and more nursing home nights. Results suggest that distinct groups of older individuals characterized by their health behaviors and resources provide a basis for identifying the high-risk segment of the older population for intervention.

scholarly journals Depression and health behaviors in Brazilian adults – PNS 2013

2017 ◽  
Vol 51 (suppl 1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marilisa Berti de Azevedo Barros ◽  
Margareth Guimarães Lima ◽  
Renata Cruz Soares de Azevedo ◽  
Lhais Barbosa de Paula Medina ◽  
Claudia de Souza Lopes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Major Depression ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Passive Smoking ◽  
Depressive Mood ◽  
Eating Pattern ◽  
Health Related Behaviors ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Prevalence Ratios

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To evaluate the prevalence of health-related behaviors according to presence and type of depression in Brazilian adults. METHODS Based on a sample of 49,025 adults (18 to 59 years) from the National Survey on Health 2013 (PNS 2013), we estimated the prevalence of health-related behaviors (smoking; passive smoking; frequent or risky alcohol consumption; leisure time physical activity; time watching TV; and eating pattern indicators), according to the presence of depression (minor and major), evaluated by the Patient Health Questionnaire – 9 (PHQ-9), and the report of depressive mood (in up to seven days or more than seven days) over a two-week period. Prevalence ratios were estimated by Poisson regression. RESULTS Evaluated by the PHQ-9 scale, 9.7% of the Brazilian adults had depression and 3.9% presented major depression. About 21.0% reported depressive mood and, in 34.9% of them, that feeling has been present for more than seven days. In individuals with major depression (PHQ-9), higher prevalence was found in almost all unhealthy behaviors analyzed, in particular, smoking (PR = 1.65), passive smoking (PR = 1.55), risk alcohol consumption (PR = 1.72), TV for ≥ 5 hours/day (PR = 2.13), consumption of fat meat (PR = 1.43) and soft drink (PR = 1.42). The prevalence ratios tended to be lower in those with minor depression. Similar results were observed in adults with depressive mood. CONCLUSIONS This study detected relevant association between depression and health behaviors, in particular for smoking and physical activity. The associations found with the PHQ were similar to those observed with the application of a single question about depressive mood. Our results indicate the importance of assessing the presence of depression and the frequency and severity of symptoms when implementing actions for the promotion of healthy behaviors.

Predictive factors of life quality among packaging workers in Taiwan

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 751-759 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shang-Yu Yang ◽  
Der-Jen Hsu ◽  
Chun-Ming Yen ◽  
Jer-Hao Chang
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Shift Work ◽  
Predictive Factors ◽  
Night Shift ◽  
World Health ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Night Shift Work

AbstractThe semiconductor plants on the top of high-tech industrial chain hire many packaging workers to carry out miscellaneous packing tasks for various product orders from different companies and countries. Under tremendous workload the quality of life (QoL) of such packaging workers need to be concerned. The aim of this study was to explore factors influencing their QoL. This study recruited 247 packing workers (162 male and 85 female; mean age: 35.6 years old) in 2015 and 2016 from a semiconductor plant in Taiwan by convenience sampling. The questionnaire comprised four parts: demographics, the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF), an occupational burnout inventory and the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. The four domains of the WHOQOL-BREF were defined as outcome variables. Predictive factors included gender (reference: male), age (reference: ≤ 35), BMI (reference: ≤ 25), educational level (reference: below university), marital/partner status (reference: married/cohabiting), years of work (reference: ≤ 5), work shift (reference: day shift), personal burnout, work-related burnout, over-commitment to work and the number of body parts with discomfort (0–9). The findings showed that physical QoL was negatively correlated with night -shift work, personal burnout, and number of body parts with discomfort. Psychological QoL was negatively correlated with night shift work and personal burnout. Environment QoL was negatively correlated with being male, night shift work and personal burnout. The results showed that the QoL among the packaging workers could be improved by reducing musculoskeletal discomfort, personal burnout and by improving work schedules.

Like Mother, Like Child: The Influences of Maternal Attitudes and Behaviors on Weight-Related Health Behaviors in Their Children

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 523-531 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jyu-Lin Chen ◽  
Jia Guo ◽  
Jill Howie Esquivel ◽  
Catherine A. Chesla
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Children's Health ◽  
Children’S Health ◽  
Maternal Factors ◽  
Health Related Behaviors ◽  
Health Related

Background: Childhood obesity has become a global health issue, yet little is known about the influence of maternal factors on children’s weight-related health behaviors (dietary habits and physical activity), especially in China. The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of maternal factors on children’s eating behaviors and physical activity in Chinese preschool-age children. Method: A cross-sectional study was utilized to describe weight-related health behaviors among preschool-aged children and identify maternal factors that are associated with children’s weight-related health behaviors in China. Mothers completed questionnaires regarding family eating and activity habits, child feeding practices, and maternal self-efficacy regarding their child’s health-related health behaviors. Results: A total of 222 mother–child dyads participated in this study. Maternal health-related behavior and attitudes regarding feeding practices and self-efficacy were associated with children’s health-related behaviors, including eating behaviors and physical and sedentary activities. The influence of maternal behaviors and attitudes were domain specific. Discussion: Improvement of children’s health behaviors, promoting a healthy lifestyle of the mother and self-efficacy, and providing health home environment for the child are critical in obesity prevention. Implications for Practice: Because children’s health is critical to the health of the nation and to global development, understanding the factors related to children’s health-related behaviors is an important first step toward development of tailored, culturally sensitive interventions for promoting a healthy lifestyle and preventing obesity.

Self-weighing Practices and Associated Health Behaviors during COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-30
Author(s):  
Jamie A. Cooper ◽  
Michelle vanDellen ◽  
Surabhi Bhutani
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Television Viewing ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Unhealthy Eating ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Health Related Behaviors ◽  
Lower Likelihood ◽  
Health Related

Objective: In this study, we investigated self-weighing frequency (SWF) among adults during the COVID-19 pandemic and retrospectively (6 months) before the pandemic, and whether SWF was associated with changes in health-related behaviors. Methods: United States adults (N = 1607) completed a health-related questionnaire during COVID-19 and associated shelter-in-place. We categorized respondents into 4 groups of SWF at the time of the pandemic: "Never," "< 1x a week," "1x a week," or "> 1x a week." Results: The proportion of adults never weighing increased during the pandemic (15% to 25%), whereas the proportion of those weighing < 1x week went down (41% to 29%). Higher SWF was significantly associated with changes in energy expenditure including increased total physical activity (PA), lower likelihood of decreases in vigorous, moderate, and walking PA, and a lower likelihood of sitting more. More frequent self-weighing also was associated statistically with lower likelihood of keeping unhealthy eating behaviors the same. Conversely, there was no significant difference in changes in alcohol, caffeine, takeout, fruit or vegetable consumption, and television viewing among SWF groups. Conclusion: SWF decreased during the pandemic in the lower 2 SWF categories. Higher SWF was associated with fewer negative changes in health behaviors, especially related to PA.

Nighttime Blue Light Exposure and Breast Cancer

2021 ◽  
pp. 30-33
Author(s):  
David Jaynes ◽  
Paul Switzer
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Blue Light ◽  
Shift Work ◽  
Light Exposure ◽  
Night Shift ◽  
Background Information ◽  
Common Disease ◽  
Essential Information ◽  
Night Shift Work

The purpose of this article is to provide background information and the current understanding of a less familiar cause of female breast cancer; exposure to ultraviolet light at night. Breast cancer is a common disease that causes significant morbidity and mortality in women. There are several risk factors for breast cancer, most of which are genetic and environmental in nature. An often-overlooked risk factor is exposure to blue light during night shift work, which decreases melatonin production. One of the many cancer-preventing properties of melatonin is to limit estrogen production. Increased lifetime exposure to estrogen is a well-known cause of breast cancer. Awareness of nighttime blue light exposure as a breast cancer risk factor by women doing night shift work and those exposed to nighttime light via smartphones and laptops, is essential information to know so that protective measures can be taken.

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