Association of Chronotype and Shiftwork With COVID-19 Infection.
J Occup Environ Med
; 66(7): 548-555, 2024 Jul 01.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38595269
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
This study assesses whether chronotype is related to COVID-19 infection and whether there is an interaction with shift work.Methods:
This study used a cross-sectional survey of 19,821 U.S. adults.Results:
COVID-19 infection occurred in 40% of participants, 32.6% morning and 17.2% evening chronotypes. After adjusting for demographic and socioeconomic factors, shift/remote work, sleep duration, and comorbidities, morning chronotype was associated with a higher (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 1.15, 95% CI 1.10-1.21) and evening chronotype with a lower (aOR 0.82, 95% CI 0.78-0.87) prevalence of COVID-19 infection in comparison to an intermediate chronotype. Working exclusively night shifts was not associated with higher prevalence of COVID-19. Morning chronotype and working some evening shifts was associated with the highest prevalence of previous COVID-19 infection (aOR 1.87, 95% CI 1.28-2.74).Conclusion:
Morning chronotype and working a mixture of shifts increase risk of COVID-19 infection.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Circadian Rhythm
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Shift Work Schedule
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SARS-CoV-2
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COVID-19
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
America do norte
Language:
En
Journal:
J Occup Environ Med
Journal subject:
MEDICINA OCUPACIONAL
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SAUDE AMBIENTAL
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Country of publication:
United States