Assessment of Indoor Air Quality at Different Sites of Higher Educational Buildings of a University, Shah Alam-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Assessment of Indoor Air Quality at Different Sites of Higher Educational Buildings of a University, Shah Alam

Published:2022-07-22 Issue:s9 Volume:18 Page:1-7
ISSN:1675-8544
Container-title:Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
language:en
Short-container-title:MJMHS

Author:

Azlan Nur Batrisyia,Mohd Suadi Nata Dayana Hazwani,Mohd Uzid Mahathir

Abstract

Introduction: Indoor air quality is an important aspect in defining Sick Building Syndrome (SBS). SBS triggered by inadequate IAQ may harm occupants. Objective: This study was conducted to establish the relationship between IAQ and SBS in the higher educational building. Methods: The research method is divided into three main categories; indoor air chemical and contaminant analysis, microbiological contaminant analysis, and questionnaire. A cross-sectional study was conducted at seven locations in a university in Shah Alam. Results: The results were compared to the Department of Occupational Safety and Health standard (DOSH). Significant correlation with temperature (p<0.05), relative humidity (p<0.05), and particulate matter (PM10) (p<0.05) were found.This study suggests that enhancing housekeeping standards and monitoring indoor air quality can enhance the indoor air quality in Malaysian higher education buildings. Conclusion: Based on correlation between IAQ and SBS symptoms, poor IAQ and SBS symptoms among occupants may impact teaching and learning process in the university. Conclusion: This study suggests that enhancing housekeeping standards and monitoring indoor air quality can enhance the indoor air quality in Malaysian higher education buildings.

Publisher

Universiti Putra Malaysia

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