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Barriers and Facilitators to Healthy Eating for Shift-Work-Registered Nurses in Hong Kong Public Hospitals: An Exploratory Multi-Method Study
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Journal Article
Barriers and Facilitators to Healthy Eating for Shift-Work-Registered Nurses in Hong Kong Public Hospitals: An Exploratory Multi-Method Study
2025
Overview
Background/Objectives: Shift work has profound effects on the health and dietary habits of registered nurses, especially in Hong Kong, where cultural and systematic barriers can pose a challenge. This study investigated the dietary habits of shift-working nurses in public hospitals, identifying barriers and facilitators to healthy eating using a mixed-methods approach. Methods: Nine subjects (five females and four males: mean = 35.6, SD = 8.4 yrs) filled out a validated food frequency questionnaire and a 3-day dietary record followed by photovoice and semi-structured interview. Results: The findings indicated that all participants reported insufficient dietary fiber intake and eight out of nine exceeded sodium intake recommendations. The key barriers included emotional eating triggered by work stress, inconsistent schedules, limited availability of nutritious foods, and workplace social dynamics. The facilitators included workplace support, positive peer influence, and family involvement in meal planning. Conclusions: This paper focuses on the necessity for health care institutions to create and implement nutritional instructions specific to shift workers, maintain appropriate meal breaks, and build a positive work environment. These interventions may be used to enhance nurses’ eating habits and well-being.
Publisher
MDPI AG,MDPI
Subject
/ Feeding Behavior - psychology
/ Female
/ Food
/ Fruits
/ Humans
/ Male
/ Methods
/ Nurses
/ Nursing Staff, Hospital - psychology
/ Proteins
