Evaluation of pulmonary function among detergent powder factory workers- a cross sectional study in Semnan, Iran
Abstract Occupational respiratory diseases are the most prevalent occurring work-related diseases that contribute to global health concerns. The present study aimed to assess pulmonary function among detergent powder factory workers. In a cross-sectional study, 305 employees working at a detergent p...
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| description | Abstract Occupational respiratory diseases are the most prevalent occurring work-related diseases that contribute to global health concerns. The present study aimed to assess pulmonary function among detergent powder factory workers. In a cross-sectional study, 305 employees working at a detergent powder company in Semnan, Iran were enrolled. Demographic characteristics, health- and job-related information were recorded using a checklist. Subsequently, spirometer was used at baseline, before and after shift-working for recording respiratory ailments and pulmonary function tests (PFT). According to the results, the mean percentage of all spirometric indices significantly reduced after shift-work including forced vital capacity (FVC) (P < 0.01), forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) (P < 0.01), FEV1/FVC ratio (P = 0.038), peak expiratory flow (PEF) (P = 0.13) and forced expiratory flow at 25 and 75% of the pulmonary volume (FEF (25–75)) (P < 0.01). Although the mean percentage of FEV1 significantly improved upon wearing the protective mask (P = 0.014). Moreover, FVC and FEV1 indices were significantly less in smoking workers than in non-smoking participants (P = 0.005 and P = 0.003, respectively). This study revealed that using effective preventive measures should be tightly performed to promote health conditions. However, despite the occupational health programs for preventing and reducing work-related respiratory diseases, these can be considered as a serious threat for detergent powder factory workers that need to apply more control strategies and health assessment. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e095dce85889400d8b108d3999149fa42022-12-22T03:08:48ZengBMCJournal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology1745-66732022-02-011711510.1186/s12995-022-00347-1Evaluation of pulmonary function among detergent powder factory workers- a cross sectional study in Semnan, IranFarhad Malek0Elham Ranjbari1Majid Mirmohammadkhani2Daryoush Pahlevan3Department of Internal Medicine, Kowsar Hospital, Semnan University of Medical SciencesStudent Research Committee, Semnan University of Medical SciencesDeterminants of Health Research Center, Semnan University of Medical SciencesDeterminants of Health Research Center, Semnan University of Medical SciencesAbstract Occupational respiratory diseases are the most prevalent occurring work-related diseases that contribute to global health concerns. The present study aimed to assess pulmonary function among detergent powder factory workers. In a cross-sectional study, 305 employees working at a detergent powder company in Semnan, Iran were enrolled. Demographic characteristics, health- and job-related information were recorded using a checklist. Subsequently, spirometer was used at baseline, before and after shift-working for recording respiratory ailments and pulmonary function tests (PFT). According to the results, the mean percentage of all spirometric indices significantly reduced after shift-work including forced vital capacity (FVC) (P < 0.01), forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) (P < 0.01), FEV1/FVC ratio (P = 0.038), peak expiratory flow (PEF) (P = 0.13) and forced expiratory flow at 25 and 75% of the pulmonary volume (FEF (25–75)) (P < 0.01). Although the mean percentage of FEV1 significantly improved upon wearing the protective mask (P = 0.014). Moreover, FVC and FEV1 indices were significantly less in smoking workers than in non-smoking participants (P = 0.005 and P = 0.003, respectively). This study revealed that using effective preventive measures should be tightly performed to promote health conditions. However, despite the occupational health programs for preventing and reducing work-related respiratory diseases, these can be considered as a serious threat for detergent powder factory workers that need to apply more control strategies and health assessment.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12995-022-00347-1Occupational diseaseSpirometryDetergentsLung disease |
| spellingShingle | Farhad Malek Elham Ranjbari Majid Mirmohammadkhani Daryoush Pahlevan Evaluation of pulmonary function among detergent powder factory workers- a cross sectional study in Semnan, Iran Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology Occupational disease Spirometry Detergents Lung disease |
| title | Evaluation of pulmonary function among detergent powder factory workers- a cross sectional study in Semnan, Iran |
| title_full | Evaluation of pulmonary function among detergent powder factory workers- a cross sectional study in Semnan, Iran |
| title_fullStr | Evaluation of pulmonary function among detergent powder factory workers- a cross sectional study in Semnan, Iran |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluation of pulmonary function among detergent powder factory workers- a cross sectional study in Semnan, Iran |
| title_short | Evaluation of pulmonary function among detergent powder factory workers- a cross sectional study in Semnan, Iran |
| title_sort | evaluation of pulmonary function among detergent powder factory workers a cross sectional study in semnan iran |
| topic | Occupational disease Spirometry Detergents Lung disease |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12995-022-00347-1 |
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