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ArticleBasic and clinical neuroscience

Combined Effect of Noise and Smoking on the Cognitive Performance of Automotive Industry Workers.

Iraj Alimohammadi, Fakhradin Ahmadi Kanrash, Jamileh Abolghasemi, Ali Shahbazi, Hanieh Afrazandeh, Kazem Rahmani

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Iraj AlimohammadiDepartment of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Fakhradin Ahmadi KanrashDepartment of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Jamileh AbolghasemiDepartment of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Ali ShahbaziDepartment of Neuroscience, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Hanieh AfrazandehDepartment of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Kazem RahmaniDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Iran University of Medical Sciences · IR

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Abstract

introductionNoise is an environmental stressor and can cause or exacerbate mental disorders, and affect the individual performance in certain conditions. This study aimed to evaluate the combined effects of noise and smoking on the cognitive performance of the workers in the automotive industry.

methodsThis research is a descriptive-analytical study with a cross-sectional design conducted on 300 workers randomly assigned into two groups of noise-exposed and nonexposed. They were examined using computerized tests, including the Tower of London test (TOL), Continuous Performance test (CPT), and Stroop test. The sound pressure levels were measured based on an 8-hour equal-loudness contour in each group according to ISO 9612 standard, using the Testo CEL-815 sound level meter.

resultsThe study of combined effects of noise and smoking on 12 CPT indicators using the 2-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) indicate that noise and smoking factors had a significant impact on the mean number of errors and correct responses in the third 50-stimuli stage, the mean number of errors and correct responses in the second 50-stimuli stage with P<0.001, P<0.001, P=0.012 and P<0.001 for smoking respectively, but only noise affected the other 7 indicators (P<0.001).

conclusionSmoking and noise have negative impacts on concentration, attention, and cognitive processing speed, which can lead to an individual's mistakes and delayed decision making at the workplace.

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Cognitive scienceNoiseOccupationalSmokingStroop test

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PMID32284840
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