{
  "abstract": "Objective Fine particles are an undesirable phenomenon that affect human health and can lead to abnormal pulmonary function. The process of making Khit pillows is one of the processes that generates dust. The purpose of this study was to study association between abnormal respiratory function from exposure to fine particles in Khit pillow manufacturing informal workers, Thailand.Material and Methods The questionnaire survey was conducted between April and June 2024. Data collection involved questionnaires and levels of fine particles measurement. The questionnaires were asked about characteristics and work information, working area characteristics, work environment, knowledge, attitude and practice for preventing the workplace, risk perception and occupational disease prevention, and abnormal pulmonary function from exposure to fine particles. Spearman’s correlation and Pearson Chi-square’s correlation were used to analyze data.Results 39.5% self-reported showed they had obstructive pulmonary disease symptoms from fine dust exposure; factors including age, frequency of smoking, concentration of fine particles, and knowledge about disease surveillance, prevention and control from dust, as tested using multiple regression analysis (p<0.05).Conclusion Those risk factors should be considered for health prevention in the workers and to improve the workplace.",
  "authors": [
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Faculty of Public Health, Thammasat University, Thailand"
      ],
      "name": "Penpantra Sripaiboonkij"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Faculty of Public Health, Thammasat University, Thailand"
      ],
      "name": "Arroon Ketsakorn"
    }
  ],
  "title": "8219873 Factors associated with abnormal pulmonary function and fine particles in pillow informal workers",
  "uid": "1486d415-d146-5281-b4d9-d8b3792decc0"
}