Publications by authors named "Manuela Pollicino"
Salivary Biomarkers Analysis and Neurobehavioral Assessment in Nurses Working Rotation Shifts: A Pilot Study.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
April 2023
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.
Stressful life events, are differently handled by women and men. This study evaluates gender differences in perceived stress and health status among a sample of subjects going through a transition period from unemployment to work. This cross-sectional study enrolled 395 participants, 245 men (62%) and 150 (38%) women, between 19 and 67 years, that were going to be hired for a 6-month contract.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSalivary Biomarkers and Work-Related Stress in Night Shift Workers.
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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