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Abstract
Objective
This study explores the impact of personal, lifestyle, and occupational factors on sleep quality among IT professionals and evaluates their influence on cognitive and physical functions.
Methods
A cross-sectional analytical design was conducted among 182 IT professionals aged 20–59 years with poor sleep quality (PSQI >5). Reaction time, attention span, and physical performance were evaluated using the Ruler Drop Test, Cancellation Test, and Six-Minute Walk Test, respectively. Workstation ergonomics were assessed objectively through the OSHA-VDT Checklist.
Results
Younger age, being married, regular physical activity, vegetarian diet, absence of caffeine, smoking, and alcohol consumption, frequent work breaks, shorter work experience, reduced overtime hours, lower leisure screen time, and compliant workstation ergonomics positively influenced sleep quality (p < 0.05). Poorer sleep quality correlated with reduced physical performance (ρ = 0.312, p = 0.002), attention span (ρ = 0.432, p < 0.0001), and reaction time (ρ = 0.313, p < 0.0001). Workstation compliance was significantly associated with lower prevalence of low vision (χ2 = 23.08, p < 0.0001).
Conclusion
Sleep quality is crucial for optimal cognitive and physical performance in IT professionals. Addressing lifestyle modifications and ergonomic interventions can significantly enhance occupational health, productivity, and well-being.
期刊介绍:
Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health (CEGH) is a multidisciplinary journal and it is published four times (March, June, September, December) a year. The mandate of CEGH is to promote articles on clinical epidemiology with focus on developing countries in the context of global health. We also accept articles from other countries. It publishes original research work across all disciplines of medicine and allied sciences, related to clinical epidemiology and global health. The journal publishes Original articles, Review articles, Evidence Summaries, Letters to the Editor. All articles published in CEGH are peer-reviewed and published online for immediate access and citation.