How Shift Work Relates to Sleep Quality in City Police Officers

The overall prevalence of poor sleep quality among police officers is 54%.

• Poor sleep quality is reported by 44% of day shift officers, 60% of afternoon shift officers, and 69% of night shift officers.
• Night shift officers have a 70% higher prevalence of poor sleep quality compared to day shift officers.
• Officers working afternoon shifts have a 49% higher prevalence of poor sleep quality relative to day shift officers.
• The findings suggest that night and evening work schedules may elevate the risk of poor sleep quality among police officers.

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