Cognitive abilities among employed and unemployed middle-aged women – A systematic review

Aswini Madhavan, Gagan Bajaj*, Parul Dasson Bajaj, Dasmine Fraclita D'Souza

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Abstract

(1) Problem considered: Lack of employment linked mental activities could pose non-working middle-aged women to a greater risk of cognitive decline. This systematic review aimed at examining the cognitive effects of unemployment among middle-aged women. (2) Methods: Based on PRISMA guidelines, a systematic review from five suitable studies was conducted. (3) Results: Evidence suggesting adverse cognitive effects of unemployment among middle-aged women was obtained. Paid work seemed to have a significant positive impact on cognitive abilities. (4) Conclusion: The findings warrant healthcare specialists and policy makers to cater to the cognitive demands of unemployed middle-aged women to facilitate healthy aging.

Original languageEnglish
Article number101042
JournalClinical Epidemiology and Global Health
Volume15
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01-05-2022

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
  • Microbiology (medical)
  • Infectious Diseases

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