Work Ability Index (WAI) is a well-known and valid self-report tool that has been widely used in various studies to identify avoid early retirement work-related disability. Nevertheless, very few have carried out evaluate work ability Iran. We aimed investigate the WAI effect of stress on it among Iranian workers.A cross-sectional, descriptive analytic study was 449 workers from five working sectors three big cities were measured using Persian version Health Safety Executive Stress Indicator...

Abstract Osteoporosis is the most common metabolic bone disease. The complications of osteoporosis have influence on people's lives and lead to anxiety depression. aim this study was determine relationship between depression among Iranian patients. This cross-sectional analytical survey conducted 500 patients referred a Bone Densitometry Center in Iran. They were assigned into with group (n = 250) non-affected 250). Persian version 13-item Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) used assess ANOVA,...

Background: Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) is one of the most important instruments frequently used to assess quality. This questionnaire styles and in adults through seven dimensions. Objectives: The study aims investigate reliability, validity factor structure Persian version PSQI. Materials Methods: A Survey method with quantitative analytic approach was this research. sample 415 employees Kerman hospitals participated filled questionnaire. Forward-backward applied translate from...

Night shift work is associated with many problems such as sleep deprivation, sleepiness, decreased cognitive performance, increased human errors, and fatigue. This study set out to measure melatonin rhythms, after different consecutive night shifts (7 vs. 4) among control room operators (CORs).The participants included 60 CORs a mean age of 30.2 years (standard deviation, 2.0) from petrochemical complex located in Southern Iran. Cognitive performance was assessed using the n-back task...

Abstract Background The present study aimed to develop a model for predicting the safety performance of nurses based on psychosocial climate (PSC) and role job demands resources, satisfaction, emotional exhaustion as mediators. Methods A cross-sectional using structural equation modeling (SEM) was carried out among in Iran. Data were collected Psychosocial Safety Climate questionnaire, Neal Griffin’s Performance Scale, Management Standards Indicator Tool, Effort-Reward Imbalance Michigan...

Background: Sleep disorders and excessive daytime sleepiness negatively affect employees' safety performance. Objective: To investigate the relationship between with obstructive sleep apnea performance at an oil construction company in Iran. Methods: 661 employees consented to participate this study. Excessive was measured STOP-BANG questionnaire Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS). determine how would studied occupational incidents, accidents causing injury near misses, both reactive data...

Sexual dysfunction has been demonstrated to be related a poor quality of life. These dysfunctions are especially prevalent among men. This cross-sectional study aimed investigate the psychometric properties Persian translation Quality Life–Male (SQOL-M), translated and adapted measure sexual life Iranian Forward–backward procedures were applied in translating original SQOL-M into Persian, then studied. A total 181 participants (23-60 years old) included study. Validity was assessed by...

BACKGROUND: The Work Ability Index (WAI) is a suitable and valid instrument, which provides general view of workers' abilities functional capacities. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the effect work-related sociodemographic factor

Abstract The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness a stress management educational intervention programme based on Transactional Model Stress and Coping (TMSC) among industrial workers. Participants were 106 employees power plant in Iran, randomly assigned into an group control group. comprised active participatory methods enhance coping skills it delivered six face-to-face sessions. Data collected using Ways Questionnaire, Multidimensional Scale Perceived Social Support, Scale,...

BACKGROUND: The role of psychosocial and physical work factors in predicting health related quality life (HRQOL) has not been investigated among Iranian industrial workers. OBJECTIVE: present study is designed to assess these relationships amo

The present study was designed to investigate the simultaneous effects of physical, psychosocial and other work-related risk factors on work ability index (WAI) score among industrial workers.This used a cross-sectional design with questionnaire survey. A total 280 workers were included in study. Data collected using three questionnaires including Persian version WAI, job content an author-developed measure (to assess factors, health-related socio-demographic characteristics).The majority...

Dairy farming work involves frequent use of poor postures. These postures may increase the risk developing musculoskeletal disorders among dairy workers.To assess postural load during performance various tasks related to farming.This cross-sectional study was conducted on a farm in Iran. In order load, were divided into 3 categories: feeding, milking, and manure disposal. Each task then its constituent subdivisions (tasks). Finally, working posture for each subdivision evaluated using Rapid...

Abstract Background Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a major public health concern due to its high prevalence and association with heart disease diabetes. Artificial neural networks (ANN) are emerging as reliable means of modelling relationships towards understanding complex illness situations such MetS. Using ANN, this research sought clarify predictors metabolic in working age population. Methods Four hundred sixty-eight employees an oil refinery Iran consented providing anthropometric...

Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) has not been investigated among Iranian industrial workers. The present paper aimed to study the influence socio-demographic, health and work-related factors on HRQOL In this cross-sectional study, participants were 280 workers two factories. Persian version World Health Organization Quality Life-Brief (WHOQOL-BREF) was used assess HRQOL. A questionnaire developed factors. Results showed that means (SD) physical health, psychological social...

Workers engaged in dairy farming are exposed to awkward and poor postures that may result work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs).This study carried out ergonomic interventions order eliminate reduce farming.This quasi-experimental applied rapid entire body assessments (REBA) evaluate the risks associated with each posture while performing assigned tasks on a farm Iran identify high very high-risk tasks. A participatory ergonomics model was used incorporated suggestions by workers...

There is limited information on the specific psychosocial risks at work that can impact sexual function. The general aim of this study was to investigate effects multiple dimensions stressors male This a cross-sectional conducted among 153 nurses working in two hospitals Iran. Sexual function and job were measured using Persian version International Index Erectile Function (P-IIEF) Health Safety Executive (P-HSE) Management Standards Indicator Tool. Work Ability (P-WAI) used assess mediating...