The relationship between night shift work, sleep patterns, psychological well-being, and mental health among Jordanian healthcare workers

Night shift healthcare workers experience poor sleep quality and patterns.

• Poor sleep quality is prevalent among night shift healthcare workers.
• Increased intent to leave the job is noted among those working night shifts.
• Night shift work negatively impacts the social lives of healthcare workers.
• Moderate anxiety and mild depression levels are reported in night shift workers.
• Lower job satisfaction is linked to higher levels of anxiety and depression.
• The negative effects of night shifts on social life are associated with increased anxiety and depression.

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