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Influence of Shiftwork on Greek Nursing Personnel [PDF]
Safety and Health at Work, 2014 Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the burden experienced by nursing personnel working irregular shifts in Greece and to conduct the first test of a Greek version of the Standard Shiftwork Index (SSI).
Anna Korompeli +5 more
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Relationships between Age, Morning-Type and Rigidity Sleeping Habits with Shiftwork Tolerance
International Journal of Occupational Hygiene, 2013 Shiftwork is now a major feature of working life across a broad range of industries and circadian rhythms play an important role in shiftwork tolerance.
Tayebe Rahimi +2 more
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Factors Affecting the Interval Between Marriage and the Birth of the First Child 2018-2023: A Retrospective Cohort Study. [PDF]
Health Sci RepABSTRACT Background and Aim The interval between first births directly affects family size and maternal and child mortality. The aim of this study was to investigate the factors associated with the timing of first birth after first marriage among women in Sanandaj city.
Adak M +4 more
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Rodent models to study the metabolic effects of shiftwork in humans
Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2015 Our current 24-hour society requires an increasing number of employees to work nightshifts with millions of people worldwide working during the evening or night.
Anne-Loes eOpperhuizen +5 more
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The Impact of 12 h Night Shifts on Nurses’ Driving Safety
Nursing Reports, 2023 Aim: The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of 12 h day vs. 12 h night shift-accumulated fatigue on nurses’ driving safety. Background: Evidence across industries links work-related fatigue with errors, accidents, and adverse long-term ...
Stephen Michael James, Lois James
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AAOHN Journal, 1995 1. Humans are designed to sleep at night and work during the day; thus, shiftwork is inherently non-physiological. The species has not yet evolved to the point of being able to adjust to a 24 hour day, despite society's demands. 2. Certain individuals may be better able to cope with the requirements of shiftwork than others. Women may be less able than
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Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, 2017 In 1950, landmark epidemiology studies by Wynder & Graham and Doll & Hill contributed to identifying smoking as a potent carcinogen. In 2007, IARC classified shiftwork involving circadian disruption (CD) as probably carcinogenic; however, epidemiological
Thomas C. Erren, Philip Lewis
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Gastrointestinal and Cardiovascular Effects of Shiftwork in Nurses [PDF]
Journal of Health Sciences and Surveillance System, 2023 Background: Gastrointestinal and cardiovascular diseases are considered to be among the consequences of shiftwork in nursing staff. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of gastrointestinal and cardiovascular diseases and model their ...
Narges Kaydani +2 more
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Gastroenterology Insights, 2017 The circadian system has a role in regulating gastrointestinal physiology. Perturbation of this system is associated with gastrointestinal tract dysfunction. Shiftwork and poor sleep quality are associated with functional gastrointestinal disorders among
Ali Ebrahim, Salim Fredericks
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Perspectives Interdisciplinaires sur le Travail et la Santé, 2005 This empirical study investigates the practical impact of different types of time-based organization of shiftwork. After a theoretical follow-up, we compare three types of staff schedules in the same hospital located in Picardy (fixed night schedules and
Gérard Vallery, Caroline Hervet
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