Exploring Australian night shift workers' food experiences within and outside of the workplace: a qualitative photovoice study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Night shift workers are at a 20 to 40 % increased risk of metabolic diseases, which may be associated with their disrupted eating patterns. This qualitative study explores factors that influence night shift workers' eating habits, within and outside of the workplace, to identify target areas for health promotion strategies.

Participants and setting

Eligible participants resided in Australia, working at least three overnight shifts per month.

Design

The photovoice method was used, whereby participants were asked to take photos that represent their typical eating habits. These photos were incorporated as prompts in a semi-structured interview, which explored factors influencing eating habits on night shifts and days-off and perceptions and enablers to healthy

SUBMITTER: Leung GK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10641619 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature