IMPACT OF UNSOCIAL WORKING HOURS OF HEALTH WORKERS IN JUMMAI BABANGIDA ALIYU MATERNAL AND NEONATAL HOSPITAL MINNA NIGER STATE
Abstract
ABSTRACT
This study examined the impact of unsocial working hours on health workers at JummaiBabangidaAliyu Maternal and Neonatal Hospital, Minna. A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was adopted, and a sample size of 185 was determined using Yamane’s formula. Data were collected from 101 respondents through structured questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS. Findings revealed that 78.2% of respondents work night or irregular shifts, with 49.5% reporting moderate to severe health effects. More than half (56.4%) also admitted to fatigue-related work errors. Common coping strategies included taking rest breaks, maintaining a healthy diet, and seeking social support. The study concludes that unsocial working hours negatively affect health workers’ physical health, mental well-being, family life, and job performance. It recommends balanced shift scheduling, fatigue management training, and improved staff welfare policies to promote better occupational health and patient safety.
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