Assessment of the Quality of Sleep and Sleep Disorders Among the Professional and Volunteer Firefighters of Loire

Assessment of the Quality of Sleep and Sleep Disorders Among the Professional and Volunteer Firefighters of Loire

Studies have shown that schedules that most disrupt the normal circadian rhythm have the most harmful consequences. Firefighters positive for a sleep disorder have a higher risk of depression and anxiety; they report more traffic accidents, falling asleep during driving, and worth health felt. Furthermore, some studies suggest that sleep disorders are risk factors for cardiovascular disease. This activity is responsible of a worth quality of sleep that could induce a lower effectiveness of emergency response. The consequences of this schedules on sleep and health of French firemen have never been studied.

In this context, the objective of this observational epidemiological study is to evaluate the quality of sleep of the firefighters of Loire.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Any professional or voluntary firefighter active in Service Departmental Fire and Rescue of Loire or in retirement, and also the medical and paramedical staff of Service Departmental Fire and Rescue of Loire.
• Any fireman affiliated to a social security regime.
• Any fireman who has received information from the study and has agreed to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any fireman unable to understand the study.
• Any fireman having a legal protection measure.