Patterns and Predictors of Air Cleaner Adherence Among Adults with COPD.

ABSTRACT:

Rational

Poor indoor air quality has been associated with worse chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) morbidity. In-home portable air cleaners reduce indoor pollutants and could improve respiratory health. Factors associated with air cleaner adherence among adults with COPD remains unknown.

Methods

In a 6-month trial of former smokers with COPD, participants (n=116) received active or sham portable air cleaners. Air cleaner adherence was measured by electronic monitors. Potential baseline predictors of adherence included individual factors (demographics, socioeconomic status, smoking history, psychological well-being), COPD disease severity, and housing characteristics. Time and season were also considered. Stepwise logistic regression and longitudinal fixed effect an

SUBMITTER: Lorizio W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9448002 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature