Table 1.
Demographic characteristics, Epworth Sleepiness Scale scores, and Chronotype (MEQ score) of shift-working (SW) and daytime (DT) nurses.
| Parameters | SW Nurses (n = 23) | DT Nurses (n = 25) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) mean ± SD | 38.8 ± 3.9 | 39.2 ± 3.2 | 0.699 |
| Job seniority (years) mean ± SD | 13.6 ± 3.4 | 12.8 ± 4.4 | 0.487 |
| Shift-work seniority (years) mean ± SD | 13.6 ± 3.4 | - | - |
| Night-shift work (nights per month) mean ± SD | 6.0 ± 1.0 | - | - |
| Body Mass Index (kg/m2) mean ± SD | 24.2 ± 4.7 | 25.0 ± 4.3 | 0.541 |
| Smokers (%) | 39.1 | 44.0 | 0.732 |
| Alcohol drinkers (%) | 34.8 | 40.0 | 0.709 |
| Epworth Sleepiness Scale (score) mean ± SD | 6.0 ± 3.7 | 5.9 ± 3.1 | 0.919 |
| Chronotype a (MEQ score) mean ± SD | 54.3 ± 7.8 | 57.2 ± 9.6 | 0.259 |
a An higher score is indicative of morningness preference.