TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2016//
TI  - Quality of life, sleep, and health of air traffic controllers with rapid counterclockwise shift rotation
JO  - Workplace health and safety
A1  - Sonati, Jaqueline Girnos
A1  - De Martino, Milva Maria Figueiredo
A1  - Vilarta, Roberto
A1  - da Silva Maciel, Érika
A1  - Sonati, Renato José Ferreira
A1  - Paduan, Paulo Cézar
SP  - 377
EP  - 384
VL  - 64
IS  - 8
N2  - 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.<br><br>© 2016 The Author(s).<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 2165-0799
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2165079916634710
ID  - ref1
ER  -