Survey study, 2020
Do sleep problems make PMS worse in shift-working nurses?
Yes, poor sleep quality and irregular sleep times are linked to worse PMS. Sleep quality also explains how work stress affects PMS.
What they did
Secondary data analysis of 258 nurses working shift schedules including nights. Researchers measured PMS, sleep patterns, sleep quality, and work stress using standardized questionnaires and devices like actigraphs.
What they found
Average PMS score was 53.95, average sleep time was 7.52 hours, and sleep variability was 32.84%. Poor sleep quality and more irregular sleep times were both linked to worse PMS. Sleep quality completely explained the link between work stress and PMS.
What it means for you
For shift nurses, improving sleep consistency and quality might help PMS symptoms. This study only included nurses, so results may not apply to other women.
53.95
Average PMS score
32.84%
Average sleep time variability
7.52 hours
Average sleep time
About the study
- Original title
- [Secondary Data Analysis on the Factors Influencing Premenstrual Symptoms of Shift Work Nurses: Focused on the Sleep and Occupational Stress]
- Authors
- Baek J, Choi-Kwon S
- Journal
- Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
- Year
- 2020
- Study design
- Survey study
- Participants
- 258
- What was tested
- None (observational study)
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.4040/jkan.19230
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