Association between ergonomic risk exposures and insomnia symptoms: a mediation analysis of the 5th Korean working conditions survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study investigates the relationship between ergonomic risk exposures and insomnia symptoms, using data representative of Korea's general working population.

Methods

Data from the 5th Korean Working Conditions Survey were used for this study. The eligible population (employees) for the current study was 37,026. Insomnia symptoms were estimated using the minimal insomnia symptom scale (MISS) questionnaire. Logistic regression analysis was conducted to explore the association between ergonomic risks and insomnia symptoms.

Results

All the investigated ergonomic risks increased odd ratios (ORs) for insomnia symptoms: Tiring or painful positions (OR, 1.64; 95% CI, 1.43-1.88); lifting or moving heavy loads (OR, 2.33; 95% CI, 1.99-2.71); long periods of standi

SUBMITTER: Cho SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10782752 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature