Shift Work and Health Condition Among Personnel in Samutsakhon Hospital

Authors

  • Nara Kulawanwichit, M.D. Division of Occupational Medicine, Samutsakhon Hospital

Keywords:

shift work, health condition, hospital personnel

Abstract

     The objective of this cross-sectional research was studying the health status of personnel in Samutsakhon hospital who did day- work and personnel who did shift work . The data were collected from annual health examination data in 2011. Total of 1,740 personnel were participated in this study.

     The results showed that the proportion of day workers and shift workers were 39.5% and 60.5%, respectively. 78% were female and 22% were male. The average sleep hours were 7.02 ± 1.25 hours/day. The differences in BMI and LDL cholesterol were statistically significant. While there were no significant difference in Hct, FBS, cholesterol, triglyceride, HDL and LFT.

     In conclusion, this study shows that shift work may affect health and circadian rhythm .It causes disorders of metabolism and long term health condition.

Author Biography

Nara Kulawanwichit, M.D., Division of Occupational Medicine, Samutsakhon Hospital

Thai Board of Occupational Medicine

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Published

2018-06-11

How to Cite

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Kulawanwichit N. Shift Work and Health Condition Among Personnel in Samutsakhon Hospital. Reg 4-5 Med J [internet]. 2018 Jun. 11 [cited 2025 Dec. 31];31(2):143-50. available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/reg45/article/view/128036

Issue

Vol. 31 No. 2 (2012): April - June

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Original Article

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