بكالوريوس / Bachelor's

This study aims to assess the prevalence of night shift work and poor sleep quality and examine their associations with physical well-being among healthcare providers working in public hospitals in Dongola Locality, Northern State, Sudan, in 2026. An analytical cross-sectional study will be conducted using a structured questionnaire to collect data on sociodemographic characteristics, work schedules, sleep quality, and physical well-being. The findings are expected to provide evidence that may help improve healthcare workers' working conditions, sleep health, and overall well-being.

Participants' confidentiality and privacy will be maintained throughout the study. No names or personal identifiers will be collected in the questionnaire. Data will be stored securely and accessed only by the research team. The collected information will be used solely for research purposes, and results will be reported in aggregate form to prevent identification of individual participants.

The study involves minimal risk to participants. Some participants may experience mild discomfort when answering questions about their sleep patterns, work schedules, or physical well-being. There is also a potential risk of loss of confidentiality. These risks will be minimized by ensuring voluntary participation, allowing participants to skip questions or withdraw at any time, and maintaining strict confidentiality of all collected data.

There may be no direct benefit to individual participants. However, the findings may improve understanding of the relationship between night shift work, sleep quality, and physical well-being among healthcare providers. The results may help inform future workplace policies and interventions aimed at improving healthcare workers' sleep health, working conditions, and overall well-being.