Sex-specific associations exist between work-related factors, sleep problems, and metabolic syndrome in Taiwanese workers, with sleep disturbances and sleep latency predicting metabolic syndrome in men, and shift work predicting metabolic syndrome in women.
In a cross-sectional study of 348 Taiwanese workers, the prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 26.4%, higher in men (33.3%) than in women (19.3%). Among men, sleep disturbances and sleep latency were significant predictors of metabolic syndrome, while among women, shift work and body mass index were associated with metabolic syndrome.
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Study Evidence
Study 1. Work-Related Factors, Sleep Problems, and Metabolic Syndrome among Taiwanese Workers: Sex-Specific Implications for Occupational Health Nursing.
observationalHu CW, Tsai YC, Lin KP · ANS. Advances in nursing science (2026)
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Limitations
- ⚠Cross-sectional design prevents causal inference
- ⚠Sample limited to Taiwanese workers, reducing generalizability to other populations
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in this study?▼
The overall prevalence was 26.4%, with 33.3% in men and 19.3% in women.
Which sleep factors were associated with metabolic syndrome in men?▼
Sleep disturbances and sleep latency were significant predictors of metabolic syndrome in men.
Was shift work associated with metabolic syndrome in women?▼
Yes, shift work and body mass index were associated with metabolic syndrome in women.
What type of study design was used?▼
This was a cross-sectional study using multivariate logistic regression analysis.
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References
- 1.Hu CW, Tsai YC, Lin KP. "Work-Related Factors, Sleep Problems, and Metabolic Syndrome among Taiwanese Workers: Sex-Specific Implications for Occupational Health Nursing.." ANS. Advances in nursing science, 2026. PMID: 42378341 DOI: 10.1097/ANS.0000000000000663