Sleep quality and nighttime sleep duration mediated the association between occupational stress and work-related musculoskeletal disorders among bus drivers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) significantly affect bus drivers' health and warrant adequate attention. Previous studies had reported associations between occupational stress exposure and WMSDs, but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the associations of occupational stress with WMSDs and the mediated effect of sleep quality and nighttime sleep duration.

Methods

A total of 1,792 bus drivers with the available information from 5 subsidiaries of Shenzhen Bus Group were included by the convenience sampling method. Logistic regression model was used to estimate the associations of occupational stress, sleep quality and nighttime sleep duration with WMSDs. Mediation analysis was performed to explore the role of sleep q

SUBMITTER: Wang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12009525 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature