Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California, San Francisco, California, Ethiopia
Research Article
Chronic Respiratory Symptoms, Pulmonary Function Parameters, and Associated Factors among Small-Scale Woodworkers in Debre Berhan City, Ethiopia: Cross- Sectional Study
Author(s): Belachew Tekleyohannes Wogayehu*, Tadesse Sisay, Asmamaw Malede, Mesfin Gebrehiwot, Gete Berihun, Awoke Keleb, Nigatu Sebsbie*, Genanew Mulugeta Kassaw, Abebe Kassa Geto, Helmut Kloos and Metadel Adane
Background: Inhalable wood dust is one of the most common causes of chronic respiratory disorders. Globally, more than 2.4 million workers die from work-related illnesses and accidents annually. Few studies on occupational health hazards have been conducted in Ethiopia. The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence of chronic respiratory symptoms, pulmonary function parameters, and associated factors among workers in small wood manufacturing shops in Debre Berhan city in Ethiopia.
Methods: An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 357 woodworkers in Debre Berhan city from June 20 to August 10, 2022. A simple random sampling technique was used to select woodworkers. A pre-tested, structured questionnaire adapted from the American Thoracic Society, an observational checklist, and a wet spirometer were used to co.. Read More»
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