Fatigue and somatization in shift-workers: Effects of depression and sleep.
J Psychosom Res
; 173: 111467, 2023 10.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
We investigated the differences in fatigue and somatization between shift and non-shift workers and explored the effects of sleep and depression on fatigue and somatization in shift workers.METHODS:
In total, 4543 shift workers and 2089 non-shift workers completed self-reported questionnaires. The Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CESD), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), and Somatization subscale of the Symptom Checklist 90-item version (SCL-SOM) were used to measure depression, sleep quality, fatigue, and somatization, respectively. Fatigue and somatization were compared between shift and non-shift workers after controlling for different sets of covariates.RESULTS:
Compared to non-shift workers, shift workers reported higher FSS (mean difference 2.19 ± 0.30, p < 0.01) and SCL-SOM (mean difference 1.77 ± 0.21, p < 0.01) scores after controlling for age, gender, presence of medical illness, occupational category, monthly income, length of service, and weekly working hours. The between-group difference in FSS score was no longer significant after additionally controlling for CES-D (p = 0.15) or PSQI (p = 0.18). The between-group difference in SCL-SOM score showed only non-significant trends after additionally controlling for CES-D (p = 0.09) or PSQI (p = 0.07). The group difference in SCL-SOM scores disappeared after controlling for both CES-D and PSQI scores (p = 0.99).CONCLUSIONS:
Shift workers had higher fatigue and somatization levels than non-shift workers and the group difference was associated with disturbed sleep and depressed mood in shift workers.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Transtornos do Sono-Vigília
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Depressão
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Psychosom Res
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article