Poor sleep quality, cardiometabolic risk factors and physical activity, among paramedical staff in Douala,Cameroon
Author:
Ndongo Jerson Mekoulou1, Lele Elysée Claude Bika1, Njoya Emmanuel Guilou Njimongna1, Manga Léon Jules Owona1, Tabunguia Ange Ulrich LeRoi1, Mbian William Mbang2, Guessogo William Richard2, Ahmadou .1, Foko Pradel Loick Kojom1, Bilog Nadine Carole1, Guyot Jessica3, Ayina Clarisse Noel Ayina1, Mandengue Samuel Honoré1, Bongue Bienvenu3, Ndemba Peguy Brice Assomo4
Affiliation:
1. The University of Douala 2. National Institute of Youth and Sports Yaoundé 3. Mines Saint-Etienne, INSERM, U1059 Sainbiose, Université jean Monnet 4. University of Yaounde I
Abstract
Abstract
Background: Paramedical personnel used to night shift predisposing them to poor sleep (PS) and its health consequences. Their work requests an important physical demand associated to physical activity (PA).
Objectives: This study aimed at determining prevalence of PS, its association with cardiometabolic risk factors (CFRs), and PA among paramedical staff.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among nurses and medical-health technicians (MTH) in reference hospitals of Douala, Cameroon. PS and PA were assessed with standard questionnaires. CFRs included overweight, obesity, waist circumference (WC), Waist-to-height ratio (WhtR), Waist-to-hip ratios (WhR), hyperglycemia and sedentary behaviors.
Results: A total of 331 participants were enrolled, including 53.4% nurses. The overall prevalence of PS was 68.3% (95%CI:63.01-73.01). PS was higher in women (73.5%,95%CI:67.3-78.8, p=0.04) and nurses (58.8%; 95%CI: 52.3-65.1, p=0.01). Among participants with PS, more than half more affected were overweight and obese (39.9% and 34% respectively) with abnormal WC (55.8%), abnormal WhR (78.2%), and sedentary behaviors (65.5%). However, 28.4% had abnormal WhtR, 40.6% had hyperglycemia, and 47.7% had low moderate level of PA. Among nurses with poor sleep, ponderal status appeared more normal among those with moderate PA (64.7%, p=0.009). Nurses with low and high levels were more overweight and obese (48.5%, p=0.009; 15.2%, p=0.009 respectively). Still among paramedical staff with poor sleep, it was noted that nurses with low levels of activity had more abnormal WhR (50.9%, p=0.0008), while WhR was more abnormal among nurses with moderate (51.9%, p=0.0008) and high (29.6%, p=0.0008) levels of PA. MTH were less in risk to suffer from PS quality (OR: 0.48.95%CI: 0.29-0.80; p= 0.004) but in risk of short sleep duration (OR= 2.4; 95%CI: 1.45-3.8; p=0.0006). Paramedical personnel with work seniority more than 5 years were at risk of PS (OR= 1.67, 95%CI :1.04-2.70, p=0.03). Eventhose aged under 30 years were protected against sleep duration (OR=0.50, 95%CI: 0.31-0.94; p=0.03). No association was found between PA level and PS and cardiometabolic risk cluster factors.
Conclusion: PS is a reality with alarming prevalence among paramedical staff, with high value in females and nurses. No associations were found with CRFs and PA.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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