Exploring Health Promotion Behaviors, Occupational Burnout, and Sleep Disturbances in Traditional Industry Workers

<i>Background</i>: Sleep disturbances affect about 40% of the global population and are a common issue among patients seeking medical consultation. There is limited research on sleep disturbances in Taiwan's traditional industry workforce. <i>Objective</i>: This study aims to investigate the correlations between work patterns, health promotion behaviors, occupational burnout, and sleep disturbances among employees in traditional industries. <i>Methods</i>: A cross-sectional study was conducted to collect data on the work patterns, health promotion behaviors, occupational burnout, and sleep disturbances within a traditional industry. The study period was from May to June 2023. Data analysis was performed using chi-square tests, independent sample <i>t</i>-tests, and logistic regression. <i>Result</i>: Data from a total of 365 employees were collected, with 63.3% of the study subjects working in shifts and 47.9% experiencing sleep disturbances. Factors associated with sleep disturbances included personal burnout (OR = 1.07 (95% CI 1.06, 1.09); <i>p</i> < 0.001), shift work (OR = 2.67 (95% CI 1.53, 4.65); <i>p</i> < 0.001), health responsibility behavior (OR = 0.50 (95% CI 0.33, 0.77); <i>p</i> = 0.001), and life appreciation behavior (OR = 0.47 (95% CI 0.29, 0.76); <i>p</i> = 0.002). <i>Conclusion</i>: Occupational health nurses should regularly assess employees' sleep status and provide psychological counseling services and health promotion programs to help employees alleviate sleep disturbances.