Insomnia among employees in occupations with critical societal functions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study investigates insomnia among employees in occupations critical to the functioning of society (e.g health, education, welfare and emergency services) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of these workers experience higher job pressure and increased risk of infection due to their work. It is crucial to investigate which factors that can contribute to insomnia in these important sectors.

Methods

Data was collected using an online survey administered in June 2020. The questionnaire measured demographic variables, sleep, stress, psychosocial factors and health concerns (i.e worrying about health consequences related to the pandemic). The sample in the present study consisted of 1327 (76% females) employees in organizations with societal critical functions.

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SUBMITTER: Sorengaard TA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9017868 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature