Determinants of Sleep Quality and Health Outcomes Among Night‑Shift Nurses: Cross‑sectional Study (China)
Summary
This cross-sectional study surveyed 711 night-shift nurses in China to identify factors linked with poor sleep quality and related outcomes. Over 90% of participants reported poor sleep, as measured by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Key risk factors included higher education level, more years of night-shift work, poor quality of make-up sleep, irregular daily routines, and irregular diet. Poor sleep was strongly correlated with greater levels of chronic fatigue.
Why It Matters For Night Shift Workers and Night Owls
For night-shift nurses, sleep quality is shaped not just by staying awake at night but by how recovery is managed—especially make-up sleep, daily habits, and diet. With more than 9 in 10 nurses in this study experiencing poor sleep, the findings emphasize the urgent need for workplace support and personal recovery strategies to reduce fatigue and protect long-term health.
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