Table 3

The association between work schedules and lifestyle behaviours—ORs (95% CI) in night/shift workers for each lifestyle behaviour

Lifestyle behavioursCrudeAdjusted*
Skipping breakfast, ≥3/week1.50 (1.33 to 1.69)1.43 (1.25 to 1.63)
Having dinner immediately before bedtime ≥3/week1.40 (1.24 to 1.57)1.45 (1.27 to 1.64)
Taking snacks after dinner ≥3/week1.36 (1.17 to 1.57)1.25 (1.07 to 1.46)
Drinking sweet beverages ≥1 bottle/day1.43 (1.23 to 1.65)1.37 (1.17 to 1.61)
Eating until full1.17 (1.03 to 1.33)1.13 (0.99 to 1.29)
Eating quickly1.10 (0.98 to 1.24)1.10 (0.97 to 1.24)
Doing moderate exercise ≥2/week for ≥1 year0.70 (0.59 to 0.83)0.84 (0.70 to 1.01)
  • *Adjusted for age (<40 years vs ≥40 years), sex, comorbidities (diabetes, CAD, CVD, cancer), BMI (25–29.9 kg/m2 vs ≥30 kg/m2), current smoking status (yes vs no), alcohol habits (<3 times/week vs ≥3 times/week), hours of sleep (<7 hours vs ≥7 hours), hours of work (<10 hours vs ≥10 hours).

  • BMI, body mass index; CAD, coronary artery disease; CVD, cerebrovascular disorder