Estado psicossocial, padrão alimentar e medidas subjetivas do sono de trabalhadoras em turnos da área da enfermagem

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the psychosocial status, nutritional patterns and subjective measures of sleep among female nursing professionals between shift work. The study included 221 nursing, divided into three groups: day (n = 112), night (n = 55) and day-night (n = 54). Volunteers underwent the following evaluations: nutritional assessment (3-day 24 hours recall), anthropometric variables (weight, height, body mass index, waist circumference and hip circumference); psychological profile of anxiety (state trait anxiety inventory - STAI) and profile of humor (questionnaire BRUMS); identification of chronotype, sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index - PSQI) and sleepiness (Epworth Scale - ESS). It was observed a total hours of work per week significantly higher in night and day-night groups, when compared to day group (p<0.0005). It was found a higher proportion of night workers with increased WHR (> 0.8) compared to the other two groups. Daytime sleepiness was significantly higher in the night group compared to day-night group (p=0.02). Inadequate dietary habits were observed for both groups. Protein and fat intake was significantly higher in the night group compared to the other two groups analyzed (p=0.01). Cholesterol intake was significantly lower on day-night group compared to day and night groups (p=0.04). Furthermore, a positive and significant correlation between work hours per week and state (STAI-S) and trait (STAI-T) anxiety scores was found (r=0.11 and 0.15 for STAI-S e STAI-T, respectively; p<0.05). A high prevalence of unhealthy results was observed among shift works in nursing, especially in food intake, nutritional status and sleep patterns. These observations indicate the need for monitoring and tracking of health status to minimize the negative effects attributed to this dynamic of work.