Short sleep and frequent quick shift changes are linked to poorer daily memory in shift workers

High exposure to quick returns and short sleep duration are both positively associated with memory problems.

• Quick returns in shift work may contribute to increased everyday memory issues.
• Short sleep duration is linked to a higher likelihood of reporting memory problems.
• No significant association was found between memory problems and long sleep duration or night shift exposure.
• Shift work schedule and moderate quick return exposure did not show a relationship with memory issues.

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