Self-rated health (SRH), recovery from work, fatigue, and insomnia among commercial pilots concerning occupational and non-occupational factors
BackgroundThis study investigated associations of self-rated health (SRH), recovery from work, fatigue, and insomnia with working conditions, the psychosocial work environment, lifestyle, and sense of coherence (SOC) among commercial pilots.MethodsA standardized questionnaire was sent to all pilots...
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| author | Xi Fu Xi Fu Bingqian Du Bingqian Du Qingsong Chen Qingsong Chen Dan Norbäck Torsten Lindgren Christer Janson Roma Runeson-Broberg |
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| description | BackgroundThis study investigated associations of self-rated health (SRH), recovery from work, fatigue, and insomnia with working conditions, the psychosocial work environment, lifestyle, and sense of coherence (SOC) among commercial pilots.MethodsA standardized questionnaire was sent to all pilots in an airline company, of whom 354 (61%) responded. Associations were analyzed via ordinal and logistic regression with mutual adjustment.ResultsOverall, 21.8% of participants reported low SRH, 13.0% reported not recovering from work during their free time, 61.9% experienced fatigue, and 70.6% experienced insomnia symptoms. A high level of demand at work was associated with poor SRH and more fatigue, and low social support at work was associated with insomnia and poorer recovery from work. Habits surrounding exercise and BMI were associated with SRH. Part-time pilots and captains reported experiencing better recovery from work than their counterparts, while female pilots and younger pilots reported less fatigue. Amount of free time after work and the type of airplane operated were associated with experience of insomnia symptoms. Finally, having a strong sense of coherence was protectively associated with all health outcomes.ConclusionThe psychosocial environment at work is essential for the health of pilots, and a strong sense of coherence can be protective. Occupational conditions may influence recovery from work, fatigue, and insomnia. Moreover, engaging in exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, working part-time, and having more free time after the working day could improve pilots' health. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-201b4c243e744f5b8d62e2cb374767412023-01-04T20:59:44ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Public Health2296-25652023-01-011010.3389/fpubh.2022.10507761050776Self-rated health (SRH), recovery from work, fatigue, and insomnia among commercial pilots concerning occupational and non-occupational factorsXi Fu0Xi Fu1Bingqian Du2Bingqian Du3Qingsong Chen4Qingsong Chen5Dan Norbäck6Torsten Lindgren7Christer Janson8Roma Runeson-Broberg9School of Public Health, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, ChinaGuangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Public Health Detection and Assessment, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, ChinaSchool of Public Health, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, ChinaGuangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Public Health Detection and Assessment, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, ChinaSchool of Public Health, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, ChinaGuangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Public Health Detection and Assessment, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, ChinaOccupational and Environmental Medicine, Department of Medical Sciences, University Hospital, Uppsala University, Uppsala, SwedenOccupational and Environmental Medicine, Department of Medical Sciences, University Hospital, Uppsala University, Uppsala, SwedenRespiratory, Allergy and Sleep Research, Department of Medical Sciences, University Hospital, Uppsala University, Uppsala, SwedenOccupational and Environmental Medicine, Department of Medical Sciences, University Hospital, Uppsala University, Uppsala, SwedenBackgroundThis study investigated associations of self-rated health (SRH), recovery from work, fatigue, and insomnia with working conditions, the psychosocial work environment, lifestyle, and sense of coherence (SOC) among commercial pilots.MethodsA standardized questionnaire was sent to all pilots in an airline company, of whom 354 (61%) responded. Associations were analyzed via ordinal and logistic regression with mutual adjustment.ResultsOverall, 21.8% of participants reported low SRH, 13.0% reported not recovering from work during their free time, 61.9% experienced fatigue, and 70.6% experienced insomnia symptoms. A high level of demand at work was associated with poor SRH and more fatigue, and low social support at work was associated with insomnia and poorer recovery from work. Habits surrounding exercise and BMI were associated with SRH. Part-time pilots and captains reported experiencing better recovery from work than their counterparts, while female pilots and younger pilots reported less fatigue. Amount of free time after work and the type of airplane operated were associated with experience of insomnia symptoms. Finally, having a strong sense of coherence was protectively associated with all health outcomes.ConclusionThe psychosocial environment at work is essential for the health of pilots, and a strong sense of coherence can be protective. Occupational conditions may influence recovery from work, fatigue, and insomnia. Moreover, engaging in exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, working part-time, and having more free time after the working day could improve pilots' health.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2022.1050776/fullrecovery from workdemand–control–supportpsychosocial work environmentsense of coherence (SOC)type of air plane |
| spellingShingle | Xi Fu Xi Fu Bingqian Du Bingqian Du Qingsong Chen Qingsong Chen Dan Norbäck Torsten Lindgren Christer Janson Roma Runeson-Broberg Self-rated health (SRH), recovery from work, fatigue, and insomnia among commercial pilots concerning occupational and non-occupational factors Frontiers in Public Health recovery from work demand–control–support psychosocial work environment sense of coherence (SOC) type of air plane |
| title | Self-rated health (SRH), recovery from work, fatigue, and insomnia among commercial pilots concerning occupational and non-occupational factors |
| title_full | Self-rated health (SRH), recovery from work, fatigue, and insomnia among commercial pilots concerning occupational and non-occupational factors |
| title_fullStr | Self-rated health (SRH), recovery from work, fatigue, and insomnia among commercial pilots concerning occupational and non-occupational factors |
| title_full_unstemmed | Self-rated health (SRH), recovery from work, fatigue, and insomnia among commercial pilots concerning occupational and non-occupational factors |
| title_short | Self-rated health (SRH), recovery from work, fatigue, and insomnia among commercial pilots concerning occupational and non-occupational factors |
| title_sort | self rated health srh recovery from work fatigue and insomnia among commercial pilots concerning occupational and non occupational factors |
| topic | recovery from work demand–control–support psychosocial work environment sense of coherence (SOC) type of air plane |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2022.1050776/full |
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