Prevalence and risk factors for allergic rhinitis in bakers in Douala, Cameroon.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To determine the prevalence and risk factors of allergic rhinitis among bakers in Douala.

Design

A cross-sectional study; the logistic regression model was use to find the risk factors of allergic rhinitis.

Setting

The study was conducted in 42 bakeries randomly selected among a total of 151 bakeries in the city of Douala.

Participants

All bakers who consented to participate in the study between 1 May and 31 July 2013.

Outcome measures

Allergic rhinitis was the outcome of interest. It was defined as the presence of the following symptoms: itchy nose, rhinorrhea, nasal obstruction and sneezing.

Results

During the study period, a total of 273 bakers were invited and 229 finally agreed to participate in this study. Males were the most repre

SUBMITTER: Mbatchou Ngahane BH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4156820 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature