Citation

Sonati JG, De Martino MM, Vilarta R, da Silva Maciel É, Sonati RJ, Paduan PC. Workplace Health Saf. 2016; 64(8): 377-384.

Affiliation

State University of Campinas.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Publisher SAGE Publications)

DOI

10.1177/2165079916634710

PMID

27147608

Abstract

Rotating shiftwork is common for air traffic controllers and usually causes sleep deprivation, biological adaptations, and life changes for these workers. This study assessed quality of life, the sleep, and the health of 30 air traffic controllers employed at an international airport in Brazil. The objective was to identify health and quality of life concerns of these professionals. The results identified physical inactivity, overweight, excess body fat, low scores for physical and social relationships, and sleep deprivation for workers in all four workshifts. In conclusion, these workers are at risk for chronic non-transmittable diseases and compromised work performance, suggesting the need for more rest time before working nightshifts and work environments that stimulate physical activity and healthy diets.

© 2016 The Author(s).

Language: en