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  • Occupational Health
  • Sleep Medicine

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  • Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are common in many occupational settings.
  • Understanding the impact of workplace chemical exposure on employee well-being is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and meta-analyze the evidence on the effects of occupational VOC exposure on sleep quality.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic literature search was conducted across five electronic databases.
  • Study quality and risk of bias were assessed using established tools (Joanna Briggs Institute, ROBINS-E).
  • Meta-analysis was performed to calculate pooled effect sizes.

Main Results:

  • 37 articles were included in the final analysis.
  • Occupational exposure to VOCs was consistently associated with adverse effects on worker sleep.
  • The pooled odds ratio for sleep problems due to VOC exposure was 1.60 (95% CI: 1.01–2.19).

Conclusions:

  • Occupational exposure to VOCs significantly impacts sleep quality across diverse professions.
  • Workers exposed to VOCs experience a higher likelihood of various sleep disturbances.