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ArticleFrontiers in public health2022

Self-rated health (SRH), recovery from work, fatigue, and insomnia among commercial pilots concerning occupational and non-occupational factors.

Xi Fu, Bingqian Du, Qingsong Chen, Dan Norbäck, Torsten Lindgren, Christer Janson, Roma Runeson-Broberg

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Article in Frontiers in public health, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Xi FuSchool of Public Health, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China.
Bingqian DuSchool of Public Health, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China.
Qingsong ChenSchool of Public Health, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China.
Dan NorbäckOccupational and Environmental Medicine, Department of Medical Sciences, University Hospital, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
Torsten LindgrenOccupational and Environmental Medicine, Department of Medical Sciences, University Hospital, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
Christer JansonRespiratory, Allergy and Sleep Research, Department of Medical Sciences, University Hospital, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
Roma Runeson-BrobergOccupational and Environmental Medicine, Department of Medical Sciences, University Hospital, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: This study investigated associations of self-rated health (SRH), recovery from work, fatigue, and insomnia with working conditions, the psychosocial work environment, lifestyle, and sense of coherence (SOC) among commercial pilots. Methods: A standardized questionnaire was sent to all pilots in an airline company, of whom 354 (61%) responded. Associations were analyzed Results: Overall, 21.8% of participants reported low SRH, 13.0% reported not recovering from work during their free time, 61.9% experienced fatigue, and 70.6% experienced insomnia symptoms. A high level of demand at work was associated with poor SRH and more fatigue, and low social support at work was associated with insomnia and poorer recovery from work. Habits surrounding exercise and BMI were associated with SRH. Part-time pilots and captains reported experiencing better recovery from work than their counterparts, while female pilots and younger pilots reported less fatigue. Amount of free time after work and the type of airplane operated were associated with experience of insomnia symptoms. Finally, having a strong sense of coherence was protectively associated with all health outcomes. Conclusion: The psychosocial environment at work is essential for the health of pilots, and a strong sense of coherence can be protective. Occupational conditions may influence recovery from work, fatigue, and insomnia. Moreover, engaging in exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, working part-time, and having more free time after the working day could improve pilots' health.

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Sleep Initiation and Maintenance DisordersAircraftFatigueFemaleHumansLogistic ModelsSurveys and Questionnairesdemand–control–supportpsychosocial work environmentrecovery from worksense of coherence (SOC)type of air plane

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PMCPMC9846758

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