The association between heat exposure level and heat stress symptoms among vulnerable populations in the urban areas, Kuala Lumpur

REDZUAN, ADAWIYAH (2022) The association between heat exposure level and heat stress symptoms among vulnerable populations in the urban areas, Kuala Lumpur. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Introduction: Global temperatures have risen steadily since the industrial revolutions and will continue arise. Global temperature increases are a result of climate change. This is become more significant due to greenhouse gases emission (GHG) and rapid urbanization. This has contributed heat stress towards the urban community and causing heat-related illness. It is become more concern as vulnerable groups are at high risk in getting heat-related illness. Objective: To determine the association between heat exposure level and heat stress symptoms among vulnerable population in the urban area, Kuala Lumpur. Methodology: This study is involved cross sectional comparative study. Cluster random sampling were used for selection of district and then, simple random sampling was used to select the respondents that fulfil the inclusive criteria. Face-to-face interview conducted using adapted questionnaire and heat exposure assessment conducted using WBGT meter to 4 parameter that will be included in UTCI calculation in order to obtain the classification of heat exposure level of individuals. Results and Discussion: The study reveals that heat stress symptoms have a mean of 27.42 with standard deviation of 3.69. Overall, 54.80 % of population experienced moderate heat stress while 40.10% experienced strong heat stress. The significant correlation between these number of glasses of water intake, number of Ecigarette intake per day, years living in the house and age of house, time spends during and heat stress symptoms, p<0.05. The correlation between time spent inside house during holiday type of wall and type of roof. The association of between glass of water intake and heat stress symptoms have significant association with heat stress symptoms, p<0.05. The association of between type of wall and type of roof have significant association with heat stress symptoms, p<0.001. The association of between of clothing significant association with heat stress symptoms, p<0.05. Conclusion: There is correlation be-tween glass of water intake, intake of number of E-cigarette per day, age of house and years living in house. Besides, there also association between glass of water and physical activity, building materials (roof materials and wall materials) and type of clothing during daytime and nigh-time. Keywords: Heat Exposure, Heat Stress Symptoms, Vulnerable Population, Urban area

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
Depositing User:	Mr Hafizzuddin Hamidon
Date Deposited:	24 Aug 2023 03:12
Last Modified:	24 Aug 2023 03:12
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/1134

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