Sleep disorders in healthcare workers
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The study investigates the impact of shift work on sleep quality among healthcare workers, highlighting significant differences between night and day workers. Night workers averaged only 6 hours of sleep, experiencing higher rates of insomnia and excessive daytime sleepiness compared to their day-working counterparts, who averaged 7.5 hours. A notable 60% reported non-restorative sleep, with a prevalence of sleep apnea syndrome at 25%. The findings reveal that night shift workers face greater risks of sleep disorders and fatigue, emphasizing the challenges posed by atypical working hours.
