The relationship between the pattern of shift work and sleep disturbances in Korean firefighters.

Tae-Won JangKyoung Sook JeongYeon-Soon AhnKyeong-Sook Choi

Published in: International archives of occupational and environmental health (2019)

This study found a significant association between the frequency of emergency and off-duty work and insomnia in Korean firefighters, whereas the pattern of shift work showed no significant relationship. Therefore, measures to reduce the frequency of emergency and off-duty work are required to prevent sleep disturbances in firefighters.

Keyphrases

sleep quality
public health
emergency department
healthcare
physical activity
depressive symptoms
emergency medical