Publications by authors named "Annalisa De Vita"
Article Synopsis
- About 20% of workers in Europe are employed in night shift jobs, which are crucial in sectors like healthcare but may lead to sleep disorders and increased work-related stress.
- A pilot study involving 102 nurses in North-Eastern Sicily collected morning and evening salivary samples and administered psychological questionnaires to assess stress biomarkers and neurobehavioral issues.
- Findings revealed a link between higher morning cortisol levels and depression and lower alpha-amylase levels with reduced work ability, suggesting that combining subjective and objective assessments can help identify at-risk workers and improve preventive strategies for night shift employees.
The COVID-19 pandemic is a current emergency worldwide. All the consequent changes in sanitary systems have negatively affected the work-life balance. In particular, healthcare workers suffered from anxiety, stress, and depression, mostly nurses compared to physicians.
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Int J Environ Res Public Health
March 2021
Work organization, such as shifts and night work, can interfere with the perception of work-related stress and therefore on the development of pathological conditions. Night shift work, particularly, can have a negative impact on workers' wellbeing by interfering with the biological sphere. The aim of this study is to evaluate the associations between work activities, shift work effects and stress-related responses in 106 dock workers enrolled in southeast Italy.
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