Relationship between occupational exposures to the bioaerosol and respiratory symptoms among veterinary practitioner in Selangor

Mahmud, Zulaidah (2017) Relationship between occupational exposures to the bioaerosol and respiratory symptoms among veterinary practitioner in Selangor. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Introduction: Evidence show that bioaerosol were associated with the increased of risk of respiratory disease among veterinary practitioner population. In the companion animal clinic, the main animal treated were dogs and cats which were the main source of the allergen. Important factors that contribute to the indoor air quality is ventilation. Inefficient mechanical ventilation system (MV AC) encourages microbial growth. No requirement for ensuring the ventilation level of companion animal clinic is mandatory in Malaysia. Objectives: This research was focused on the relationship between occupational exposure to the bio aerosol with the respiratory symptom among veterinary practitioner in companion animal clinic in Selangor area. Methodology: Environmental and biological monitoring were conducted at the selected companion animal clinic. The instruments that we used in this research were Duosas Super 360 microbiological air sampler and Q-Track Plus Model 8554 Monitor for monitoring the level of carbon dioxide, temperature and humidity in the companion animal clinic. A self-administered questionnaire from the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (IUATLD), European Community Respiratory Health Survey (ECRHS) and Industry Code Of Practice IAQ 2010 with some modification was used for the assessment of respiratory symptom in this study Result: Overall there no significant association found between the bio-aerosol exposure and respiratory symptom. Chi-square analysis show there is no significant association between the bioaerosol and cough, phlegm production, headache, sneezing and tearing eyes. Sneezing shows the highest prevalence (50%) followed by stuffed nose (28.6%), headache (16%), production of phlegm ( 17.9%) and coughing, tearing eyes (16.7%). The measurement of carbon dioxide, temperature and humidity shows, some clinic exceed the recommended limit. Conclusion: There is no significant association between the bioaerosol exposure and respiratory symptom among veterinarian. Recommendation: Improve ventilation in indoor air companion animal clinic by installing air cleaning devices to reduce the exposure to the bioaerosol. Keywords: Bacteria, fungi, respiratory symptom, veterinary practitioner, animal clinic

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
Depositing User:	Ms Norafizah Radzuan
Date Deposited:	05 Nov 2024 00:59
Last Modified:	05 Nov 2024 00:59
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/2020

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