Table 2.
Specific characteristics of healthcare workers (HCWs).
| HCSW | HCNSW | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 39.8 ± 8.6 | 40.4 ± 7.9 | n.s.* |
| Gender (male) | 68 (51%) | 65 (49%) | n.s.* |
| Duration of employment (years) | 11.2 ± 6.8 | 10.6 ± 7.0 | n.s.* |
| BMI | 21.9 ± 2.1 | 21.4 ± 1.8 | n.s.* |
| Smoking habits | 18 (13%) | 20(15%) | n.s.* |
| Pack/years | 136 ± 20 | 140 ± 18 | n.s.* |
| Alcohol consumption (g/day) | 5.2 ± 4.2 | 6.1 ± 3.7 | n.s.* |
| Night at work (day/month) | 4.9 ± 1.3 | 0 | <0.001 |
| Fasting glucose (mg/dL) | 94.7 ± 5.4 | 87.3 ± 6.2 | <0.001 |
| Insulin (µIU/mL) | 12.6 ± 2.3 | 7.4 ± 3.5 | <0.001 |
| HOMA-IR Index | 2.8 ± 0.6 | 1.5 ± 0.4 | <0.001 |
* n.s. = not significant. Body Mass Index (BMI), Homeostasis Model Assessment-Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR). Healthcare shift workers (HCSW), Healthcare non-shift workers (HCNSW).