Model for predicting peak expiratory flow rate of Nigerian workers in a cement factory in Itori,Ogun State,Nigeria |
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| Authors: | Salami Olasunkanmi Ismaila Olusegun Gabriel Akanbi Wasiu Olaoniye |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Nigeriaismailaso@funaab.edu.ng;3. University of Ibadan, Nigeria |
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| Abstract: | The main aim of the study was to propose a model for predicting the peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) of Nigerian workers in a cement factory. Sixty randomly selected non-smoker and healthy workers (30 in production sections, 30 in the administrative section of the factory) participated in the study. Their physical characteristics and PEFR were measured. Multiple correlations using SPSS version 16.0 were performed on the data. The values of PEFR, using the obtained model, were compared with the measured values using a two-tailed t test. There were positive correlations among age, height and PEFR. A prediction equation for PEFR based on age, height, weight and years of exposure (experience) was obtained with R2?=?.843 (p?
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| Keywords: | peak expiratory flow rate lung function respiratory disorders dust age height weight |
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