Factors related with lung functions among Orang Asli in Tasik Chini, Malaysia: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Orang Asli lifestyle and household setting may influence their health status especially respiratory system and lung functions. This cross-sectional study was carried out to investigate the status of lung functions of Orang Asli community and the associated factors.

Methods

Data collection was carried out from November 2017 until May 2018 among 211 Orang Asli respondents aged 18 years old and above, who lived in five villages in Tasik Chini, Pahang. All respondents who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were recruited in this study. Interview-guided questionnaire was administered, and spirometry test that include Forced Expiratory Volume in one second (FEV₁₎, Forced Vital Capacity (FVC), and Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) was carried out. Data were analy

SUBMITTER: Mohd Razib NF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11225401 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature