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Night Shift Work and Risk of Depression: Meta-analysis of Observational Studies
Night Shift Work and Its Link to Depression Risk: Analysis of Observational Studies
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Abstract
is significantly associated with an increased risk of depression, with an odds ratio of 1.43.
- The included 11 observational studies, comprising 9 cross-sectional studies, 1 longitudinal study, and 1 cohort study.
- A substantial heterogeneity was observed among studies, indicated by an I² value of 78.0%.
- Subgroup analyses revealed consistent associations between night shift work and depression across various factors, including gender, duration of night shifts, type of occupation, and continent.
- The findings suggest a potential link between night shift work and depression, though further large prospective cohort studies are needed to validate this association.
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Key numbers
1.43
Increased Risk of Depression
Odds Ratio from the of 11 studies
11
Studies Analyzed
Total observational studies included in the analysis