Mohd Hatta, Puteri Balqis (2024) The effect of indoor air quality towards laboratory workers’ psychological performance in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia. [Project Paper] (Submitted)
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Abstract
Introduction: This study investigates the relationship between Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) parameters and psychological performance outcomes among laboratory workers at Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia. In contemporary, individuals spend a significant portion of their time indoors, and occupational stress found higher among educational workers compared to individuals in other job categories. Thus, understanding the impact of IAQ on Psycho-logical Performance is crucial. Objectives: To assess the relationship between IAQ and psychosocial factors among laboratory workers in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia. Methodology: A cross-sectional study design and purposive sampling were used. A total of 52 respondents participated in this study. A validated General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12), a set of selfadministered questionnaires about probable mental health problems, were used in this study. IAQ was measured in real-time at each 6-sample location for 8 hours during working hours. Results and Discussion: The results show there was a significant prevalence of probable mental health problems among laboratory workers, impacting 32.69% of the workforce and poor work performance in 59.62% of the cases. The results’ significance lies in its targeted exploration of psychological aspects. A stronger predictor reported that cold air temperature in the laboratory made workers have poor work performance over 0.3 times more likely than those working in standard temperature (AOR = 0.28, 95% CI = 0.08-0.98). Meanwhile, for the GHQ-12 score and variables, no significance was detected. Conclusion: The study strongly associates work performance with IAQ, particularly emphasising the roles of air conditioning and temperature. The findings underscore the need for context-specific considerations. Integrating the capability to control air conditioners in real-time can significantly contribute to sustaining a favourable and healthy environment. Keywords: Psychological Performance, Laboratory Workers, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
| Item Type: | Project Paper |
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| Faculty: | Faculty of Medicine and Health Science |
| Depositing User: | Ms Norafizah Radzuan |
| Date Deposited: | 30 Apr 2025 01:33 |
| Last Modified: | 30 Apr 2025 01:33 |
| URI: | http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/2397 |
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