Assessing the Influence of Stress, Fatigue, and Sleep Quality on Shift-Working Female Nurses in Karachi

Abstract

Background: Numerous studies have shown the relationship between shift work and diseases, such as coronary disease, depression, hypertension, and breast cancer. Similarly, sleep-related health affects overall work performance in shift work nurses. This study aimed to evaluate the association between stress and sleep satisfaction among shift work nurses in Karachi.

Methodology: Employing a descriptive correlation design, self-administered surveys were used to collect data on distress, fatigue, and sleep quality from 311 nurses in Karachi between July 2023 and January 2024.

Results: Elevated fatigue levels were associated with higher reported stress levels, diminished overall health, and decreased sleep satisfaction (p-value=<0.001). The sleep quality was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQ). Its scores showed significant correlations with fatigue, health status, and stress (p-value=<0.001).

Conclusion: The current study findings highlighted a connection between stress and sleep satisfaction among shift-working nurses in Karachi. Hence, it is implicated that shift working nurses should adopt stress management strategies which might lead to improved health and sleep quality for nurses.