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Fatemeh Hashemi Dezzaki1 
, Mojtaba Azadbakht2 , Ali Ramezankhani3 , Mahnaz Saremi4 , Ariana Shadrokh5 , Parisa Taheri *6
, Mojtaba Azadbakht2 , Ali Ramezankhani3 , Mahnaz Saremi4 , Ariana Shadrokh5 , Parisa Taheri *6
1- School of Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
2- School of Medicine, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran.
3- Department of Public Health, School of Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
4- Department of Ergonomics, School of Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
5- York University, Toronto, Canada.
6- Department of Internal Medicine, Ayatollah Taleghani Hospital, Clinical Research Development Unit, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. ,dr_parisa_taheri@yahoo.com
2- School of Medicine, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran.
3- Department of Public Health, School of Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
4- Department of Ergonomics, School of Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
5- York University, Toronto, Canada.
6- Department of Internal Medicine, Ayatollah Taleghani Hospital, Clinical Research Development Unit, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. ,
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Objectives Cognitive disorders are among the problems associated with aging. Occupational psychosocial components are considered important determinants of cognitive health. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between occupational psychosocial components and cognitive disorders in older adults.
Materials and methods This case-control study was conducted among individuals aged 60 years and older in 2024 in Tehran, Iran. First, an appropriate tool for measuring occupational psychosocial components related to cognitive disorders was developed. In the next stage, the case-control study was conducted with the participation of 77 cases (patients with cognitive disorders) and 231 controls (individuals without cognitive disorders) who were randomly selected. Data were analyzed using SPSS software version 16.
Results Regression analysis results showed that having a history of shift work for at least 20 years (OR = 4.614, 95% CI 1.397–15.237) is a risk factor for developing cognitive disorders, while retirement at ages 40-50 (OR= 0.227, 95% CI 0.074–0.692) and higher occupational skill level (OR = 0.181, 95% CI 0.053–0.622) are protective factors against cognitive disorders.
Conclusion The findings of this research highlight the importance of occupational psychosocial components in the context of cognitive disorders. By understanding the role of occupational factors in cognitive health, a basis for planning to improve working conditions is provided.
Materials and methods This case-control study was conducted among individuals aged 60 years and older in 2024 in Tehran, Iran. First, an appropriate tool for measuring occupational psychosocial components related to cognitive disorders was developed. In the next stage, the case-control study was conducted with the participation of 77 cases (patients with cognitive disorders) and 231 controls (individuals without cognitive disorders) who were randomly selected. Data were analyzed using SPSS software version 16.
Results Regression analysis results showed that having a history of shift work for at least 20 years (OR = 4.614, 95% CI 1.397–15.237) is a risk factor for developing cognitive disorders, while retirement at ages 40-50 (OR= 0.227, 95% CI 0.074–0.692) and higher occupational skill level (OR = 0.181, 95% CI 0.053–0.622) are protective factors against cognitive disorders.
Conclusion The findings of this research highlight the importance of occupational psychosocial components in the context of cognitive disorders. By understanding the role of occupational factors in cognitive health, a basis for planning to improve working conditions is provided.
Keywords: Cognitive Impairments, Cognitive function, Occupational psychosocial components, Older adult
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