Article
Night work and BMI: is it related to on-shift napping?
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COSTA, Aline Silva; GRIEP, Rosane Härter; ROTENBERG, Lùcia. Night work and BMI: is it related to on-shift napping?. Revista de Saúde Pública, v.51,n.97, 5p, 2017.
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Autor
Costa, Aline Silva
Griep, Rosane Harter
Rotenberg, Lúcia
Resumen
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.