Work-Related Factors, Sleep Problems, and Metabolic Syndrome among Taiwanese Workers: Sex-Specific Implications for Occupational Health Nursing

This cross-sectional study examined associations among work-related characteristics, sleep problems, and metabolic syndrome in Taiwanese workers. A total of 348 workers undergoing routine occupational health examinations were analyzed using multivariate logistic regression. The prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 26.4%, higher in men (33.3%) than in women (19.3%). Among women, shift work and body mass index were associated with metabolic syndrome, whereas among men, sleep disturbances, sleep latency, and body mass index were significant predictors. These findings suggest sex-specific pathways linking occupational conditions, sleep characteristics, and metabolic risk and highlight the importance of targeted occupational health nursing interventions.