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ArticleHealth and quality of life outcomes2024

More than sleep problems? Testing five key health behaviors as reasons for quality of life issues among shift workers.

Yuxin Chen, Kaiyi Deng, Ian M Hughes, Claire E Smith, Hongdao Meng, Minh Quan Le, Min Sun, Xianyan Zhang, Danping Liu

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Yuxin ChenWest China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Kaiyi DengWest China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Ian M HughesDepartment of Psychology, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.
Claire E SmithSchool of Aging Studies, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA.
Hongdao MengSchool of Aging Studies, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA.
Minh Quan LeSchool of Aging Studies, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA.
Min SunWest China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Xianyan ZhangWest China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Danping LiuWest China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China. liudanping03@163.com.

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NIOSH CDC HHS T42 OH008438
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Abstract

backgroundThe shift work schedule is a common work arrangement that can disrupt typical sleep-wake rhythms and lead to negative health consequences. The present study aims to examine the effect of shift work on health-related quality of life (QoL) and explore potential behaviorial mediators (i.e., sleep, eating, exercise, smoking, drinking).

methodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted among 4,449 petroleum workers in southwest China. Data on shift work status, health behaviors, and physical and mental health QoL were collected. We tested our model using path analysis and the Monte Carlo approach among 2,129 included participants.

resultsAfter adjusting for covariates, shift work did not exhibit a significant direct association with QoL. However, shift work indirectly related to poorer physical health quality of life via less frequent healthy food consumption; shift work also indirectly related to poorer mental health QoL via both less frequent healthy food consumption and physical exercise. No significant indirect effects were found via sleeping, smoking, or drinking.

conclusionsResults suggest that shift work presents a challenge for QoL among Chinese petroleum workers due to their lesser engagement in two specific health behaviors: healthy eating and physical exercise. Healthy eating and exercise may present an even more prominent threat to shift workers' QoL than sleep and substance use. Strategies targeting shift work schedule as well as eating and exercise behaviors may help protect against poor QoL and adverse physical and mental health outcomes in this vulnerable group.

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ExerciseHealth BehaviorQuality of LifeShift Work ScheduleAdultChinaCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPetroleumSleepSurveys and QuestionnairesWork Schedule TolerancePetroleumHealth behaviorsQuality of lifeShift work

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PMCPMC11220953

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