Night work and BMI: is it related to on-shift napping?

Authors

  • Aline Silva-Costa Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto Oswaldo Cruz. Laboratório de Educação em Ambiente e Saúde
  • Rosane Härter Griep Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto Oswaldo Cruz. Laboratório de Educação em Ambiente e Saúde
  • Lúcia Rotenberg Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto Oswaldo Cruz. Laboratório de Educação em Ambiente e Saúde

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/S1518-8787.2017051007094

Keywords:

Nursing, Team. Shift Work. Sleep Deprivation. Body Mass Index. Occupational Health.

Abstract

On-shift napping can benefit night workers regarding sleep loss, synchronization of circadian rhythms, and alertness. However, few studies on napping can be found in the literature focused on possible health benefits. This cross-sectional study has investigated the role of on-shift napping on the association between night work and BMI in 409 night-shift nursing professionals. The number of working nights and the years of exposure to night work were significantly associated with increased BMI levels among non-nappers, but not among nappers. Results suggest a benefit of napping for weight gain, thus subsidizing occupational health policies on the regulation of on-shift napping among nursing workers.

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Published

2017-11-24

Issue

Vol. 51 (2017)

Section

Brief Communication

How to Cite

Silva-Costa, A., Griep, R. H., & Rotenberg, L. (2017). Night work and BMI: is it related to on-shift napping?. Revista De Saúde Pública, 51, 97. https://doi.org/10.11606/S1518-8787.2017051007094