Association between shift work and severity of depressive symptoms among female nurses: the Korea Nurses' Health Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 192-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hea Young Lee ◽  
Mi Sun Kim ◽  
OkSoo Kim ◽  
Il-Hyun Lee ◽  
Han-Kyoul Kim
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Shift Work ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Female Nurses

scholarly journals Rotating night shift work and adherence to unhealthy lifestyle in predicting risk of type 2 diabetes: results from two large US cohorts of female nurses

BMJ ◽  
2018 ◽  
pp. k4641 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhilei Shan ◽  
Yanping Li ◽  
Geng Zong ◽  
Yanjun Guo ◽  
Jun Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Shift Work ◽  
Night Shift ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Lifestyle Factor ◽  
Unhealthy Lifestyle ◽  
Additive Interaction ◽  
Night Shift Work ◽  
Female Nurses

AbstractObjectivesTo prospectively evaluate the joint association of duration of rotating night shift work and lifestyle factors with risk of type 2 diabetes risk, and to quantitatively decompose this joint association to rotating night shift work only, to lifestyle only, and to their interaction.DesignProspective cohort study.SettingNurses’ Health Study (1988-2012) and Nurses’ Health Study II (1991-2013).Participants143 410 women without type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or cancer at baseline.ExposuresRotating night shift work was defined as at least three night shifts per month in addition to day and evening shifts in that month. Unhealthy lifestyles included current smoking, physical activity levels below 30 minutes per day at moderate to vigorous intensity, diet in the bottom three fifths of the Alternate Healthy Eating Index score, and body mass index of 25 or above.Main outcome measuresIncident cases of type 2 diabetes were identified through self report and validated by a supplementary questionnaire.ResultsDuring 22-24 years of follow-up, 10 915 cases of incident type 2 diabetes occurred. The multivariable adjusted hazard ratios for type 2 diabetes were 1.31 (95% confidence interval 1.19 to 1.44) per five year increment of duration of rotating night shift work and 2.30 (1.88 to 2.83) per unhealthy lifestyle factor (ever smoking, low diet quality, low physical activity, and overweight or obesity). For the joint association of per five year increment rotating night shift work and per unhealthy lifestyle factor with type 2 diabetes, the hazard ratio was 2.83 (2.15 to 3.73) with a significant additive interaction (P for interaction <0.001). The proportions of the joint association were 17.1% (14.0% to 20.8%) for rotating night shift work alone, 71.2% (66.9% to 75.8%) for unhealthy lifestyle alone, and 11.3% (7.3% to 17.3%) for their additive interaction.ConclusionsAmong female nurses, both rotating night shift work and unhealthy lifestyle were associated with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes. The excess risk of rotating night shift work combined with unhealthy lifestyle was higher than the addition of risk associated with each individual factor. These findings suggest that most cases of type 2 diabetes could be prevented by adhering to a healthy lifestyle, and the benefits could be greater in rotating night shift workers.

scholarly journals Influence of Irritable Bowel Syndrome on Stress and Depressive Symptoms in Nurses: The Korea Nurses’ Health Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (23) ◽  
pp. 12324
Author(s):  
Oksoo Kim ◽  
Chiyoung Cha ◽  
Hyunseon Jeong ◽  
Mijung Cho ◽  
Bohye Kim
Keyword(s):  
Irritable Bowel Syndrome ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Comparison Group ◽  
Influential Factor ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
Irritable Bowel ◽  
Female Nurses ◽  
The Relationship

Despite the high risk of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and stress/depressive symptoms in nurses, limited research has examined the relationship between these conditions in female nurses. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of IBS and the influence of IBS on stress and depressive symptoms in female nurses. We analyzed the data from the Korea Nurses’ Health Study. Among 7667 participants from the 7th survey conducted from December 2018 to September 2019, 178 nurses were identified as having IBS based on the Rome IV criteria. Using the propensity score matching, 712 were selected as a comparison group. Multivariate ordinal logistic regression analyses were conducted to examine the influence of IBS on stress and depressive symptoms. The prevalence of IBS was 2.3% and the prevalence of depressive symptoms among nurses with IBS was 13.5%. Female nurses with IBS were 2.214 times more likely to experience increased stress levels. However, when demographics, dietary habits, sleep quality, and depressive symptoms were considered, having IBS was no longer an influential factor for increased stress levels. When all the variables were considered, female nurses with IBS were still 2.205 times more likely to experience depressive symptoms. Adequate support is needed to relieve depressive symptoms in nurses with IBS.

scholarly journals Depressive Symptoms and Sleep Disturbance in Female Nurses with Atopic Dermatitis: The Korea Nurses’ Health Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (8) ◽  
pp. 2743
Author(s):  
Bohye Kim ◽  
Heeja Jung ◽  
Jiyoung Kim ◽  
Jisun Lee ◽  
Oksoo Kim
Keyword(s):  
Atopic Dermatitis ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Sleep Disturbance ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Ordinal Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Additional Support ◽  
Female Nurses

Although the prevalence of atopic dermatitis is high in nurses, there is a lack of research on the relationship between atopic dermatitis and depressive symptoms and sleep disturbance among female nurses. This study aimed to determine the effects of atopic dermatitis on depressive symptoms and sleep disturbance in female nurses. We analyzed the data of the Korea Nurses’ Health Study, a large-scale prospective cohort study. A total of 20,613 female hospital nurses aged 20–45 years who participated in the Module 1 of Korea Nurses’ Health Study between July 2013 and November 2014 were included. The chi-square test, t-test, and multivariate ordinal logistic regression analysis were conducted for statistical analysis. The prevalence of atopic dermatitis among female nurses was 11.6%. The levels of depressive symptoms and sleep disturbance were higher in nurses with atopic dermatitis than those without atopic dermatitis. Nurses with atopic dermatitis were 1.16 times more likely to have depressive symptoms and 1.35 times more likely to have sleep disturbance than those without atopic dermatitis after adjusting for confounding variables. The results of this study suggest that additional support should be considered for nurses with atopic dermatitis to improve the occupational environment for managing and preventing the exacerbation of symptoms.

scholarly journals Sleep, Fatigue, and Depressive Symptoms among Female Nurses with Allergic Rhinitis

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 1328
Author(s):  
Oksoo Kim ◽  
Bohye Kim ◽  
Hyunseon Jeong ◽  
Jisun Lee ◽  
Heeja Jung
Keyword(s):  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Sleep Disturbance ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Common Chronic Disease ◽  
Female Nurses

Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a common chronic disease that negatively affects physical and mental health. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of allergic rhinitis on sleep, fatigue, and depressive symptoms among Korean female nurses. This was a cross-sectional study conducted using data from the Korea Nurses’ Health Study (KNHS), and a total of 8645 female nurses was selected for the final analysis. The demographic characteristics, Body Mass Index, alcohol consumption, shift work, comorbidities (atopic dermatitis and asthma), self-rated health, sleep disturbance (Jenkins Sleep Questionnaire), fatigue (Chalder Fatigue Scale), and depressive symptoms (Perceived Health Questionnaire-9) were collected. The data were analyzed using chi-square tests, t-tests, and hierarchical multiple regression analyses. Participants with allergic rhinitis had significantly greater sleep disturbance, fatigue, and depressive symptoms than those without allergic rhinitis, and allergic rhinitis was a significant factor influencing sleep disturbance and fatigue among the participants after controlling for confounding variables. Therefore, it is imperative to develop effective interventions to manage allergic rhinitis symptoms and improve sleep and fatigue in affected nurses.

scholarly journals Cross-cultural measurement invariance of the Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale across 11 world-wide societies

2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 430-440 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Stevanovic ◽  
Z. Bagheri ◽  
O. Atilola ◽  
P. Vostanis ◽  
D. Stupar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Ethnic Groups ◽  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Child Anxiety ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Anxiety And Depression

Background.In order to compare estimates by one assessment scale across various cultures/ethnic groups, an important aspect that needs to be demonstrated is that its construct across these groups is invariant when measured using a similar and simultaneous approach (i.e., demonstrated cross-cultural measurement invariance). One of the methods for evaluating measurement invariance is testing for differential item functioning (DIF), which assesses whether different groups respond differently to particular items. The aim of this study was to evaluate the cross-cultural measurement invariance of the Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS) in societies with different socioeconomic, cultural, and religious backgrounds.Methods.The study was organised by the International Child Mental Health Study Group. Self-reported data were collected from adolescents residing in 11 countries: Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia, Indonesia, Montenegro, Nigeria, Palestinian Territories, the Philippines, Portugal, Romania and Serbia. The multiple-indicators multiple-causes model was used to test the RCADS items for DIF across the countries.Results.Ten items exhibited DIF considering all cross-country comparisons. Only one or two items were flagged with DIF in the head-to-head comparisons, while there were three to five items flagged with DIF, when one country was compared with the others. Even with all cross-culturally non-invariant items removed from nine language versions tested, the original factor model representing six anxiety and depressive symptoms subscales was not significantly violated.Conclusions.There is clear evidence that relatively small number of the RCADS items is non-invariant, especially when comparing two different cultural/ethnic groups, which indicates on its sound cross-cultural validity and suitability for cross-cultural comparisons in adolescent anxiety and depressive symptoms.

scholarly journals Rotating Night-Shift Work and Lung Cancer Risk Among Female Nurses in the United States

2013 ◽  
Vol 178 (9) ◽  
pp. 1434-1441 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. S. Schernhammer ◽  
D. Feskanich ◽  
G. Liang ◽  
J. Han
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Cancer Risk ◽  
Shift Work ◽  
Lung Cancer Risk ◽  
Night Shift ◽  
The United States ◽  
Night Shift Work ◽  
Female Nurses

scholarly journals Association Between Depressive Symptoms and Incidence of Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: Results From the Nurses' Health Study

2013 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashwin N. Ananthakrishnan ◽  
Hamed Khalili ◽  
An Pan ◽  
Leslie M. Higuchi ◽  
Punyanganie de Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ulcerative Colitis ◽  
Crohn’S Disease ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Crohn's Disease ◽  
Health Study

scholarly journals Depressive Symptoms in Older African Immigrants: A Descriptive Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 335-335
Author(s):  
Manka Nkimbeng ◽  
Zachary Baker ◽  
Janiece Taylor ◽  
Sarah Szanton ◽  
Tetyana Shippee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Insurance Coverage ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
African Immigrants ◽  
Health Insurance Coverage ◽  
The United States ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract In FY 2018-2019, the National Institutes of Health devoted $2,387,505,711 to projects studying depression. Before and following their arrival into the United States stressful life circumstances may render African immigrants particularly at risk for depression. The objective of this study is to provide an estimate and identify correlates of depressive symptoms in older (≥50 years) African immigrants. We performed secondary data analyses of the Older African Immigrant Health study (n = 148). Bivariate analyses evaluated associations between depressive symptoms and sociodemographic and immigration-related factors. Depressive symptoms were measured with the PHQ-8 scale and scores of ≥ 5 were considered indicative of depressive symptoms. The mean age of participants was 62 years (SD:8.2), 61% were female, 30% had less than high school education, and 58% reported having health insurance coverage. Thirty percent of the sample had depressive symptoms (PHQ-8 score of ≥ 5) but only one individual would be classified as having moderately severe or severe depression (PHQ-8 ≥15). Depressive symptoms did not differ by age, marital status, education, or income. There was a statistically significant difference in depressive symptoms by reason for migration, recruitment location, and employment status. Although only one participant would be classified as severely depressive, a large proportion of this sample had depressive symptoms. Mental health concerns were reported as a significant health problem for African immigrants visiting a community service organization in New York. More research is needed to examine the prevalence, immigration-related correlates, predictors, and health ramifications of depression in older African immigrants.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document