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Effects of an alternating work shift on air traffic controllers and the relationship with excessive daytime sleepiness and stress

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 75 (10), 2017
ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate symptoms of stress and excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in air traffic control (ATC) officers in Brazil. Methods: Fifty-two ATC officers participated, based at three air traffic control units, identified as A, B and C. Stress symptoms were assessed using the Lipp Inven...

Night work and BMI: is it related to on-shift napping?

ABSTRACT 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 th...

Estresse psicossocial no trabalho e o padrão de consumo de álcool em trabalhadores offshore

Resumo: Os objetivos foram avaliar a associação entre o estresse psicossocial no trabalho e o padrão de consumo de álcool em trabalhadores offshore. Trata-se de um estudo transversal realizado com 210 prestadores de serviço em instalações petrolíferas situadas no Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil,...