Table 1. Cortisol and prolactin concentrations in nurses and medical technicians working night shift and morning shift.
Variable | M | SD | t | df | p value | |
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Cortisol | First shift (n=77) | 14.29 ug/dL | 3.879 | -2.345 | 144 | 0.020* |
Shift work (n=80) | 16.04 ug/dL | 5.338 | ||||
Prolactin | First shift (n=77) | 284.84 mlU/L | 150.06 | -2.366 | 136 | 0.019* |
Shift work (n=80) | 358.52 mlU/L | 232.77 |
*p<0.05