title: Model for predicting peak expiratory flow rate of Nigerian workers in a cement factory in Itori, Ogun State, Nigeria.
abstract: The main aim of the study was to propose a model for predicting the peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) of Nigerian workers in a cement factory. Sixty randomly selected non-smoker and healthy workers (30 in production sections, 30 in the administrative section of the factory) participated in the study. Their physical characteristics and PEFR were measured. Multiple correlations using SPSS version 16.0 were performed on the data. The values of PEFR, using the obtained model, were compared with the measured values using a two-tailed t test. There were positive correlations among age, height and PEFR. A prediction equation for PEFR based on age, height, weight and years of exposure (experience) was obtained with R² = .843 (p < 0.001). The developed model will be useful for the management in determining PEFR of workers in the cement industry for possible medical attention.
authors.affiliation: a Federal University of Agriculture , Abeokuta Nigeria.
authors.forename: Salami Olasunkanmi
authors.initials: SO
authors.lastname: Ismaila
authors.affiliation: b University of Ibadan , Nigeria.
authors.forename: Olusegun Gabriel
authors.initials: OG
authors.lastname: Akanbi
authors.affiliation: b University of Ibadan , Nigeria.
authors.forename: Wasiu
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Olaoniye
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000886:Anthropometry; D003252:Construction Materials; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009549:Nigeria; D010366:Peak Expiratory Flow Rate; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
keywords: age; dust; height; lung function; peak expiratory flow rate; respiratory disorders; weight