Global prevalence and associated factors of sleep disorders and poor sleep quality among firefighters: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Amir Hossein Khoshakhlagh, Saleh Al Sulaie, Saeid Yazdanirad*, Rob Marc Orr, Hossein Dehdarirad, Alireza Milajerdi

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Abstract

Lack of sleep can affect the health and performance of firefighters. This systematic review and meta-analysis estimated the global prevalence of sleep disorders and poor sleep quality among
firefighters and reported associated factors. Four academic databases (Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase) were systematically searched from January 1, 2000 to January 24, 2022. These databases were selected as they are known to index studies in this field. The search algorithm included two groups of keywords and all possible combinations of these words. The first group included keywords related to sleep and the second group keywords related to the firefighting profession. The relevant Joanna Briggs Institute checklist was used to evaluate study quality. Data from eligible studies were included in a meta-analysis. In total, 47 articles informed this review. The pooled prevalence of sleep disorders and poor sleep quality in firefighters were determined as 30.49% (95% CI [25.90, 35.06]) and 51.43% (95% CI [42.76, 60.10]), respectively. The results of a subgroup analysis showed that individuals in low- and middle-income
countries (LMICs) had a higher prevalence of sleep disorders than those in high-income countries (HICs) but HICs had a higher prevalence of poor sleep quality than LMICs. Various factors, including shift work, mental health, injuries and pain, and body mass index were associated with sleep health. The findings of this review highlight the need for sleep health promotion programs
in firefighters.
Original languageEnglish
Article numbere13250
Pages (from-to)1-16
Number of pages16
JournalHeliyon
Volume9
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Feb 2023

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