Association of age and night flight duration with sleep disorders among Chinese airline pilots.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Night flights might aggravate sleep disorders among aging airline pilots, posing a threat to flight safety. In this study, we assess the prevalence of sleep disorders as well as the combined effects of night flight duration and aging on sleep disorders.

Method

A cross-sectional study was conducted between July and December, 2021. Participants were recruited from a commercial airline. Sleep disorders were evaluated using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). The interaction effect of night flight duration and age on sleep disorders and their correlates were examined using logistic regression models.

Results

In total, 1,208 male airline pilots were included in the study, with a median age of 34 (interquartile range [IQR]: 29-39) years. The overall prevale

SUBMITTER: Shi R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10513407 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature