BS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Socioeconomic Status, Diet Quality, and Nutritional Status of Selected Night Shift Workers in the Philippines

Author

Rona Bianca A. Balmedina

Adviser

Anna Teresa O. Orillo, RND, MSc

Shift work increases the risk to some chronic conditions like obesity and cardiovascular disease due to the disruption of circadian rhythm. Yet we cannot eradicate night shifts because of its role to the society. The study aimed to describe the relationship among socioeconomic status, diet quality, and nutritional status of the selected night shift workers in the Philippines. Cross-sectional study was conducted using convenience sampling, with a total of 76 eligible participants recruited. Three-part survey questionnaires were disseminated online, and diet quality was assessed using the Diet Quality Index – International (DQI-I). Study shows majority are from the middle middle-income and upper middle-income class, finished their baccalaureate, been working night shifts for 1-5 years, are overweight and obese. The overall DQI-I score is acceptable and comparable to the mean DQI-I score of adults in the Philippines. Spearman’s rho test shows a direct relationship between night shift work and nutritional status (r=0.422; p=0.001), suggesting that the prolonged exposure to night shifts, BMI increases along with the risk of developing chronic illnesses. An inverse relationship between income and the diet quality (r=-0.278; p=0.015) is also observed, indicating that with higher purchasing power, preferences are more likely to be consumed than healthy foods.

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