Journal of Mid-life Health
Sleep Deprivation, Occupational Stress, and Work-related Determinants of Sleep Disturbance Among Practicing Physicians: A Cross-sectional Study
A BSTRACT Background: Sleep deprivation and occupational stress are increasingly recognized as critical determinants of physician well-being, with potential implications for healthcare quality and patient safety. However, data on sleep patterns and their determinants among heterogeneous groups of practicing physicians remain limited. Objective: To assess sleep patterns, lifestyle characteristics, and work-related stressors among practicing physicians and to examine their interrelationships. Methods: This cross-sect …