The relationships between coping styles and food intake in shiftworking nurses and midwives: a pilot study

The relationships between coping styles and food intake in shiftworking nurses and midwives: a pilot study

Shiftworkers are more likely to suffer from gastrointestinal disease and Type 2 Diabetes than the general population, likely due to their altered dietary intakes. Previous research has suggested that coping strategies and health behaviours may be linked, however, questions remain regarding these rel...

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Published in:Industrial Health Vol. 60; no. 5; pp. 470 - 474
Main Authors: AGOSTINI, Alex, CENTOFANTI, Stephanie A., COLELLA, Antonietta, DEVINE, Lisa, DINGLE, Caroline, GALINDO, Helen, PANTELIOS, Sophie, BRKIC, Gorjana, BANKS, Siobhan, DORRIAN, Jill
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Kawasaki National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health 16-11-2021
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, Japan
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, Japan (JNIOSH)
Subjects:
Burn out (Psychology)
Carbohydrates
Coping (Psychology)
Coping strategies
Curricula
Diabetes mellitus (non-insulin dependent)
Diet
Dietary behaviours
Food habits
Food intake
Gastrointestinal diseases
Health aspects
Job stress
Midwives
Nurses
Nursing education
Nutrient intake
Nutrients
Psychological aspects
Risk factors
Shift work
Shiftwork
Short Communication
Type 2 diabetes
Work environment
Australia
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Summary:Shiftworkers are more likely to suffer from gastrointestinal disease and Type 2 Diabetes than the general population, likely due to their altered dietary intakes. Previous research has suggested that coping strategies and health behaviours may be linked, however, questions remain regarding these relationships in shiftworking populations. The Standard Shiftwork Index and Food Frequency Questionnaire were completed by nurses/midwives working forward rotating shifts (N=27, female=24, age=38.4 ± 13.1 y). Greater engaged coping strategy usage was associated with lower total energy, fat, carbohydrate and sugar intake (ρs>−0.1). Greater disengaged coping strategy usage was associated with greater intake of these nutrients (ρs>0.1). Results suggest that engaged coping strategies may contribute to healthier dietary choices. A greater focus on coping styles, particularly during nursing education, may improve shiftworkers’ health.
ISSN:0019-8366
1880-8026
DOI:10.2486/indhealth.2021-0091