ArticleBMC public health2022
Psychosocial issues and sleep quality among seafarers: a mixed methods study.
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- Seafarer fatigue: a systematic review and narrative synthesis of concepts, risk factors, prediction methods, and risk management strategies.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
- Effects of positive psychological control intervention on sleep and psychology of officers and soldiers working at sea.World journal of psychiatry · 2024Trial
- Effect of Chitooligosaccharides-Combination Fortified Noodles Intervention on Visceral Adiposity and Serum Metabolites in a High-Risk Occupational Cohort of Young Seafarers.Food science & nutrition · 2026Article
- Burnout and Safety Behaviors in Maritime Operations: A Multilevel Analysis of Engagement, Quality of Life, and Work-Family Conflict.European journal of investigation in health, psychology and education · 2026Article
- Mental health of fishermen: current research status and future directions-insights from seafarer studies (a scoping review).Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Bridging the Gap: A Triple Helix Perspective on Interventions to Strengthen Seafarers' Mental Health.Inquiry : a journal of medical care organization, provision and financingArticle
- Key Determinants of a Healthy Shipping Company: A Pilot Study of Seafarers' and Management Perspectives.Inquiry : a journal of medical care organization, provision and financingArticle
- Mental Currents at Sea: A Multidimensional Exploration of Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Sleep, and Fatigue in Seafarers.Inquiry : a journal of medical care organization, provision and financingArticle
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6 authors at 4 institutions in 3 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundSeafarers, especially those working for a prolonged period of time, are exposed to a high number of social, psychological and physical stressors including irregular working hours.
aimThis study aims to identify important aspects of Asian seafarers' psychosocial wellbeing and quality of sleep that could affect safety and health of the seafarers in long voyage tankers.
methodsIn this mixed method study, psychological health issues were investigated through semi-structured interviews with 17 Asian male seafarers. Participants were selected through purposive sampling. In the quantitative phase, 179 seafarers completed the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) on sleep quality.
resultsFrom the interviews, three categories consisting of six themes emerged, including sleep abnormalities, inevitable stressors, and lack of social communication. The majority of the seafarers believed that their quality of sleep was affected by their physical work environment and by issues raised by their families. As reasons for stress at sea, they mentioned the nature of the occupation and the psychosocial work environment. Most participants pointed out that lack of social communications had adverse effects on both their work lives on board and their private lives at home. In the quantitative phase, the response rate was 81.4%. Mean PSQI index was 5.9 (SD 2.6 and range from 2 to 14). Sleep impairment was higher in academic than non-academic individuals (p < 0.001).
conclusionSleep abnormalities and lack of social communication should be considered as modifiable risk factors for seafarers' psychosocial well-being at sea.
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