Effects of Exposure to Extremely Low Frequency Electromagnetic Fields on Sleep Quality and Mental Well-Being Among Workers at a Tunisian Power Plant: A Cross-Sectional Analysis - Summary - MDSpire

Effects of Exposure to Extremely Low Frequency Electromagnetic Fields on Sleep Quality and Mental Well-Being Among Workers at a Tunisian Power Plant: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

  • By

  • Imène Kacem

  • Imen Jammeli

  • Chaima Sridi

  • Asma Gaddour

  • Manel Makhloufi

  • Asma Aloui

  • Asma Chouchane

  • Olfa El Maalel

  • Mohamed Kahloul

  • Nejib Mrizak

  • April 24, 2026

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Objective:

To assess the impact of occupational exposure to ELF-EMFs on sleep quality, depression, anxiety, and stress among workers at the Tunisian Electricity and Gas Company (TEGC).

Key Findings:
  • 64.9% of EG reported poor sleep quality compared to 29.5% of NEG.
  • 24.7% of EG experienced depression versus 3.4% of NEG.
  • 23.4% of EG reported anxiety, while none in NEG did.
  • 46.8% of EG experienced stress compared to none in NEG.
  • ELF-EMF exposure significantly associated with poor sleep quality and depression.
Interpretation:

Occupational exposure to ELF-EMFs is linked to adverse effects on sleep quality and mental health among workers.

Limitations:
  • Cross-sectional design limits causal inference.
  • Study focused only on male workers, limiting generalizability.
Conclusion:

ELF-EMFs can negatively impact sleep and mental health; further research is needed to explore underlying mechanisms.

Original Source(s)

Effects of Exposure to Extremely Low Frequency Electromagnetic Fields on Sleep Quality and Mental Well-Being Among Workers at a Tunisian Power Plant: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

  • by Imène Kacem, Imen Jammeli, Chaima Sridi, Asma Gaddour, Manel Makhloufi, Asma Aloui, Asma Chouchane, Olfa El Maalel, Mohamed Kahloul, Nejib Mrizak

  • April 24, 2026

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