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Sleep patterns and sleep-related complaints of Brazilian interstate bus drivers
Mello, M. T; Santana, M. G; Souza, L. M; Oliveira, P. C. S; Ventura, M. L; Stampi, C; Tufik, S.
Afiliación
  • Mello, M. T; Universidade Federal de Uberlândia. Departamento de Educação Física e Esportes.
  • Santana, M. G; Universidade Federal de Goiás.
  • Souza, L. M; Universidade Federal de Goiás.
  • Oliveira, P. C. S; Universidade Federal de Goiás.
  • Ventura, M. L; Associação Fundo de Incentivo à Psicofarmacologia.
  • Stampi, C; Chronobiology Research Institute.
  • Tufik, S; Universidade Federal de São Paulo. Departamento de Psicobiologia.
Rev. bras. pesqui. méd. biol ; Braz. j. med. biol. res;33(1): 71-7, Jan. 2000. tab
Article en En | LILACS | ID: lil-252259
Biblioteca responsable: BR1.1
RESUMO
Sleep-related complaints have become a highlight for physicians as well as public health administrators. Studies of sleep patterns and sleep-related complaints of shift workers have been useful in minimizing reduction in the quality of life due to the warping of the sleep-wake cycle. The objective of the present study was to assess patterns of sleep, sleep-related complaints as well as physical activity and scoring rates for depression and anxiety in interstate bus drivers. Data were obtained with a sleep questionnaire, with the Beck inventory for depression, and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). A total of 400 interstate bus drivers from the northern, southern, central-western and south-eastern regions of Brazil were interviewed. Sixty percent of the subjects interviewed presented at least one sleep-related complaint, 16 percent admitted to have dozed at the wheel while on duty, and 41 percent stated that they exercised on a regular basis. Other sleep disturbance complaints reported were sleep latency 29'17"; physical fatigue, 59.8 percent; mental fatigue, 45.4 percent; sleepiness, 25.8 percent; irritability, 20.6 percent; insomnia, 37.5 percent, respiratory disturbances, 19.25 percent and snoring, 20.75 percent. Scores for anxiety and depression were not in the pathological range. The present data reinforce the view that bus drivers are generally discontent with shift work and its effects on sleep. Consequently, it is very important to establish an appropriate work schedule for drivers, besides implementing photo-therapy and physical activities in order to minimize sleepiness when driving
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Texto completo: 1 Índice: LILACS Asunto principal: Ansiedad / Sueño / Privación de Sueño / Conducción de Automóvil / Trabajo / Depresión Tipo de estudio: Qualitative_research Límite: Humans / Male País/Región como asunto: America do sul / Brasil Idioma: En Revista: Braz. j. med. biol. res / Rev. bras. pesqui. méd. biol Asunto de la revista: BIOLOGIA / MEDICINA Año: 2000 Tipo del documento: Article
Texto completo: 1 Índice: LILACS Asunto principal: Ansiedad / Sueño / Privación de Sueño / Conducción de Automóvil / Trabajo / Depresión Tipo de estudio: Qualitative_research Límite: Humans / Male País/Región como asunto: America do sul / Brasil Idioma: En Revista: Braz. j. med. biol. res / Rev. bras. pesqui. méd. biol Asunto de la revista: BIOLOGIA / MEDICINA Año: 2000 Tipo del documento: Article