Nutritional Status, Dust Exposure and Risk Factors for Acute Respiratory Infections for Workers in Industrial Estates

Authors

  • Ichayuen Avianty1 , Fakhrurradhi Luthfi2 , Suharto3 , Nanda Novziransyah4 , Kipa Jundapri3 , Rubi Ginanjar1 , Ade Saputra Nasution1

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v15i1.13574

Keywords:

nutritional status, dust, acute respiratory infections

Abstract

Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) are a health problem that has not been handled properly in Indonesia,
every year the incidence of acute respiratory infections is still high, which can be fatal, namely death. Several
factors cause acute respiratory infections such as nutritional status, dust exposure, length of exposure to
dust, and years of service for workers in industries who have a high risk of acute respiratory tract infection
problems. This study aims to determine the risk factors for acute respiratory infections in the industry. This
study uses a cross-sectional approach with a sample of 89 respondents, where the results will be analyzed
using the chi-square test. The result of this study is that there is a relationship between nutritional status,
dusty workspace, length of exposure to dust, and length of work with the incidence of acute respiratory
infections in industrial workers. Based on the results of this study, it is hoped that workers and the industry
will pay attention to the use of PPE to minimize dust exposure to workers in the industry.

Author Biography

  • Ichayuen Avianty1 , Fakhrurradhi Luthfi2 , Suharto3 , Nanda Novziransyah4 , Kipa Jundapri3 , Rubi Ginanjar1 , Ade Saputra Nasution1

    1
    Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Ibn Khaldun Bogor, Indonesia, 2Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas
    Sumatera Utara, Indonesia, 3Nursing Study Program, Akademi Keperawatan Kesdam I/Bukit Barisan Medan,
    Indonesia, 4Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Islam Sumatera Utara Medan, Indonesia

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Published

2020-12-31

How to Cite

Nutritional Status, Dust Exposure and Risk Factors for Acute Respiratory Infections for Workers in Industrial Estates. (2020). Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 15(1), 1156-1160. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v15i1.13574