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Abstract
Night shift work is associated with increased risks of sleep deprivation, family stressors, and mood changes among nurses.
- Nurses reported that rotating shifts are a significant concern related to night shift work.
- Participants indicated that complaints of fatigue and related illnesses among night shift workers are often overlooked.
- There is a general belief among night shift nurses that sleep deprivation may lead to negative health outcomes, including obesity.
- Fatigue and its effects are perceived as more pressing issues than concerns over sleep deprivation.
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