Imelda S. Wong

Inequalities in life expectancy at birth: descriptive trends by urbanicity and deprivation in British Columbia, Canada, 2001–2023

Imelda S. Wong, K. D. McLean, Yiting Feng, Xinbei Wan et autres

Life Expectancy at birth (LE) in British Columbia (BC) has been increasing but disparities exist among various populations. This study describes trends in LE inequalities by urbanicity and by material and social deprivation among females and males in BC from 2001 to …

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Data Resource Profile: the British Columbia Chronic Disease Registry (BCCDR)

Andrea D. Olmstead, K. D. McLean, Imelda S. Wong, Xibiao Ye

The British Columbia Chronic Disease Registry (BCCDR) is a large dataset produced and refreshed each year by the Office of the Provincial Health Officer (OPHO) in the British Columbia (BC) Ministry of Health as part of its mandate to monitor the health …

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Do you speed when you dash? A qualitative study of app-based food delivery drivers

Kyla Hagan-Haynes, Ashley Brooks-Russell, Srinivas Konda, Kaitlin C. Wingate et autres

This study examines factors that contribute to driver speed choices among app-based food delivery drivers in the United States. Transportation incidents are the leading cause of death at work. Speed is a factor in one-third of fatal crashes. Yet, limited information is …

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Adolescent sleep health: Recommendations from the National Sleep Foundation

Natalie D. Dautovich, Heather E. Gunn, Joseph M. Dzierzewski, Lauren Hale et autres

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Long-term prognosis of cardiometabolic diseases among U.S. workers: The contribution of shift work to mortality

Xiang Li, Tong Xia, Paul Landsbergis, Imelda S. Wong et autres

Background: Shift work is a known risk factor for cardiometabolic diseases (CMD), including cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and diabetes. However, limited evidence exists on the long-term prognosis of individuals already diagnosed with CMD, particularly regarding mortality outcomes following continued exposure to shift work. …

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Drowsy driving prevention: A National Sleep Foundation position statement and call to action

Joseph M. Dzierzewski, Spencer Nielson, J. Todd Arnedt, Kyla Hagan‐Haynes et autres

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Prevalence of Overnight Work (1 a.m. to 5 a.m.) Among United States Workers

Imelda S. Wong, Toni Alterman, Beverly M. Hittle, Raquel Velazquez‐Kronen et autres

BACKGROUND: Many factors have resulted in the normalization of nonstandard work schedules in recent decades, including globalization requiring working across time zones and growing demands for goods and services. This paper provides national estimates of overnight work in the USA. METHODS: We …

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Understanding Nurses' Needs Regarding Tailored, Evidence‐Based Sleep Education and Training

Beverly M. Hittle, Imelda S. Wong, Carolyn R. Smith, Kimberly A. Honn et autres

AIM: Identify desired training content for shift-working nurses to improve their sleep and fatigue. DESIGN: A descriptive qualitative design. METHODS: We recruited night shift nurses (N = 23) to provide feedback during virtual focus groups/interviews. Data collection occurred in the U.S. between …

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Reach of an Occupational Health and Safety Program to Improve Sleep and Fatigue Among Nurses

Beverly M. Hittle, Rebecca J. Guerin, Imelda S. Wong

BACKGROUND: Training and education may benefit nurses whose nonstandard work hours put them at risk of poor sleep, fatigue, and ensuing adverse health and safety outcomes. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) published "Training for Nurses on Shift Work …

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What Control Measures Should I Use? Applying the Total Worker Health Hierarchy of Controls to Manage Workplace Fatigue

Imelda S. Wong, Drew Dawson∥, Sudha P. Pandalai, Madeline Sprajcer

Increased fatigue risk has been associated with safety-critical events such as work-related injuries. While control measures are needed to reduce these risks, the wide range and complexities of fatigue risk management strategies can make it difficult for organizations to prioritize efforts given …

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Do You Speed When You Dash? A Qualitative Study of App-Based Food Delivery Drivers

Kyla Hagan‐Haynes, Ashley Brooks‐Russell, Srinivas Konda, Kaitlin C. Wingate et autres

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Adapting shift work schedules for sleep quality, sleep duration, and sleepiness in shift workers

Gerben Hulsegge, Pieter Coenen, Gregg M. Gascon, Birgit A. Greiner et autres

BACKGROUND: Shift work is associated with insufficient sleep, which can compromise worker alertness with ultimate effects on occupational health and safety. Adapting shift work schedules may reduce adverse occupational outcomes. OBJECTIVES: To assess the effects of shift schedule adaptation on sleep quality, …

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