Association of PM2.5 exposure with respiratory health symptoms among food delivery riders in Bangi, Selangor

Hamedon, Dheeya Ratna Natasha (2023) Association of PM2.5 exposure with respiratory health symptoms among food delivery riders in Bangi, Selangor. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Introduction: Food delivery riders are one of the occupations that spend most of their time on the road and exposed to traffic exhaust. Vehicle exhaust is one of the contributing factors for Particulate Matter (PM) exposure produced from the combustion of fuel and has been linked with respiratory symptoms. There is a relatively large population of food delivery riders in Malaysia being exposed to PM and the number is increasing. There is a need for the impact PM exposure on respiratory health among this population to be assessed. Objectives: This study was performed to determine the association between PM2.5 exposure with respiratory health symptoms among food delivery riders in Bangi, Selangor. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study performed to assess the exposure of PM2.5 and to determine the prevalence of respiratory symptoms among food delivery riders. Participants were recruited using a convenience sampling method and self-administered questionnaires were distributed to delivery riders eligible based on the inclusion criteria using social media platforms. Data collected were analysed using a statistical software based on the objectives. Results and Discussion: The average mean of PM2.5 exposure was 20.15 (SD) μgm–3 with a range between 2.41-1,985.21 μgm–3. The respondents reported coughing frequently (n=51; 66.2%) and shortness of breath (n=40; 51.9%). There is an association between PM2.5 with coughing frequently, coughing after waking up or in the morning, coughing all day long or all night long, phlegm frequently, wheezing frequently, and wheezing during fever. Higher PM2.5 exposure contributed to coughing frequently (OR:3.69; 95% CI:1.26-10.86). Whereas, wear of mask significantly associated with wheezing all day long or all night long (OR: 0.20; 95% CI: 0.05-0.82) and shortness of breath when walk at own pace (OR: 0.13; 95% CI: 0.02-0.77) when the riders wear face masks when delivering orders. Conclusion: Findings from this study indicates that there is a link between higher PM2.5 with respiratory health symptoms among food delivery riders. Hence, it is crucial for appropriate policy to mitigate exposure to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the riders. Keywords: PM2.5, fine particulate matter, respiratory health symptoms, food delivery riders

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
Depositing User:	Ms Norafizah Radzuan
Date Deposited:	13 Jun 2024 08:14
Last Modified:	13 Jun 2024 08:14
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/1878

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