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ArticleJournal of education and health promotion2026

Exploring the correlation between certain psychological factors and cognitive abilities among central control room operators in a western Iranian oil field: A fitting trial study in ergonomics.

Ali Askari, Keyvan Olazadeh, Mohsen Poursadeghiyan, Ali Salehi Sahlabadi, Pooya Sodaif

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Ali AskariDepartment of Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Keyvan OlazadehDepartment of Biostatistics, School of Allied Medical Sciences Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Mohsen PoursadeghiyanSocial Determinants of Health Research Center, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran.
Ali Salehi SahlabadiSafety Promotion and Injury Prevention Research Center, Research Institute for Health Sciences and Environment, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Pooya SodaifDepartment of Occupational Health and Safety, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

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backgroundEmployees in high-stakes environments, such as central control rooms in oil fields, face various psychological factors that can covertly impact their cognitive performance. This study aims to investigate the relationship between specific psychological factors and cognitive abilities among these operators. MATERIALS AND

methodsThis fitting trial study in ergonomics is done among 24 central control room operators participated, which employed five questionnaires-GHQ, RTLX, OSIPOW, ESS, and PSQI-alongside cognitive performance testing software (IVA-2) to evaluate participants' perceptions and performance. Data analysis was performed using R-Studio version 2023.06.1, with a significance level set at 5% for various statistical tests.

resultsThe findings revealed no significant differences in questionnaire scores based on marital or smoking status. However, weight significantly influenced Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index scores (

conclusionThe research highlights the critical role of sleep quality, overall health, work-related stress, and mental workload in shaping cognitive performance among control room operators. These findings emphasize the need for comprehensive health initiatives aimed at mitigating the negative effects of shift work to enhance cognitive abilities and workplace safety.

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Occupational stressperformancepsychomotorsleep qualitywork load

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PMCPMC13209975

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