Kurniawan, Ferry Dwi
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The Relationship between Particulate Matter and Length of Exposure to Respiratory Complaints and Lung Function Disorder among Brick Craftsmen in Aceh Besar Dianova, Sri; Febriansyah, TM.; Yanti, Budi; Andayani, Novita; Yusuf, Nurrahmah; Kurniawan, Ferry Dwi; Salawati, Liza
Respiratory Science Vol. 5 No. 1 (2024): Respiratory Science
Publisher : Indonesian Society of Respirology (ISR)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36497/respirsci.v5i1.161

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Background: Brick craftsmen are heavily exposed to particulate matter (PM) from brick burning, possibly contributing to respiratory complaints. The research aims to evaluate the association between PM levels, duration of exposure, respiratory complaints, and lung function disorders among brick craftsmen in Aceh Besar. Method: The research method is observational analytic with a cross-sectional design. It was conducted in September 2023 on 68 respondents to assess lung function using spirometry and PM levels using the Air Quality Monitor. Results: The data analysis revealed restrictive types of lung function disorders (47.1%), 75% of participants had worked for more than three years with working hours ≥8 hours/day (100%), the most frequent respiratory complaint was coughing (23.5%) and shortness of breath (13.2%), and the dominant type of work was brick molding (67.6%) rather than burning (32.4%). The PM2.5 index in the brick manufacturing area is classified as very dangerous (100%), while the PM10 index is identified as very unsafe (55.6%) and very dangerous (44.4%). The correlation analysis revealed a significant connection between PM2.5 as well as PM10 and lung function impairments (values of P=0.002 and 0.012, respectively). There was a significant correlation between work periods and lung function impairments (P=0.037). Multivariate analysis showed that a working term of 1-3 years was strongly linked with lung function disorder (FEV1) among brick craftsmen in Aceh Besar (P=0.026). Conclusion: This study showed that PM exposure was significantly associated with impaired lung function but not with respiratory complaints. Furthermore, a long working period is significantly associated with respiratory symptoms, especially for workers with 1-3 years, and is associated with impaired lung function in brick artisans in Aceh Besar.
Air Quality and Correlation of Exhaled Carbon Monoxide Level with Lung Function among Petrol Station Attendants in Banda Aceh Hardisa, Rika; Kurniawan, Ferry Dwi; Dianova, Sri; Yanti, Budi; Yusuf, Nurrahmah
Respiratory Science Vol. 5 No. 3 (2025): Respiratory Science
Publisher : Indonesian Society of Respirology (ISR)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36497/respirsci.v5i3.177

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Background: Risks of developing respiratory diseases due to pollutant exposures at petrol stations are high. The pollutants, such as particulate matter, carbon monoxide (CO), and volatile organic compounds emitted from vehicle exhaust and gasoline vapours, may affect the lung function of petrol station attendants. This study aimed to assess the levels of particulate matter, total volatile organic compounds, and the correlation of CO level and lung function among petrol station attendants in Banda Aceh. Method: An analytical observational study with a cross-sectional design involved 114 attendants from 12 petrol stations in Banda Aceh. Lung function was evaluated using spirometry, and CO exhalation levels were measured using a Smokerlyzer. In addition, particulate matter and total volatile organic compounds levels were measured in the petrol station area using an air quality monitor. Results: Most participants were male (82.5%) with a mean age of 30 years. The duration of work was under 5 years in 68 participants (59.6%). Approximately 61.4% (70 samples) were active smokers, with the most common Brinkman index indicating mild smoking habits for 50 samples (43.9%). The Pearson chi-square test revealed no significant relationship between CO exhalation levels and decreased lung function (P=0.118). The level of TVOC exceeded safe limits at all gas stations (>0.601 mg/m3), with an average TVOC level of 7.53 mg/m3. Most participants showed above-normal expiratory CO levels (53.6%). The average of the PM2.5 level was moderate. Conclusion: This study found no significant correlation between exhaled CO levels and decreased lung function among petrol station attendants, likely due to their shorter duration of work and age under 40 years.