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ArticleInternational journal of general medicine2024

Exploring the Relationship Between Bakhour Use and Respiratory Health: A Cross-Sectional Study in the Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia.

Mohammad A Jareebi, Ahmad Y Alqassim, Saja A Almraysi, Weaam A Alfaifi, Taif A Masri, Rana S Alaki, Wasan M Qawfashi, Khairiah Ibrahim Nehari, Sawsan B Hakami, Ibrahim M Gosadi and 5 more

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Mohammad A JareebiDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-4525-1191
Ahmad Y AlqassimDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-0170-1437
Saja A AlmraysiDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Weaam A AlfaifiDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Taif A MasriDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Rana S AlakiDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Wasan M QawfashiDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Khairiah Ibrahim NehariDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Sawsan B HakamiDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Ibrahim M GosadiDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-1275-3953
Mohammed A MuaddiDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0003-0438-1077
Abdullah A AlharbiDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-5405-2055
Anwar M MakeenDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Sarah M A SalihDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-4336-2656
Ali Abdullah MasmaliDepartment of Jazan Health Affairs, King Fahd Central Hospital, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.

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Abstract

Background: Despite deep cultural traditions, incense burning significantly impacts respiratory health. Effects of Arabian bakhour remain unknown in Saudi Arabia's Jazan region with prevalent use. This cross-sectional study addresses this gap by investigating bakhour exposure and respiratory diseases. Methods: This was descriptive cross-sectional study conducted in Jazan area, Saudi Arabia, from October 2023 to March 2024. A total of 1612 participants age more than 18 years, both gender and resident of Jazan Area were included. Those aged less than 18 years were excluded. SPSS v 26 was used for data analysis. Results: The sample (n=1612) had a mean age of 29±11 years and was 63% female. Bakhour use was nearly universal (98%), especially using coal (73%). Higher bakhour frequency significantly associated with increased cough (p<0.01) and dyspnea (p<0.01). Certain bakhour types linked to greater allergic rhinitis prevalence (p<0.01). Regression analysis revealed cough during bakhour use worsened respiratory health (increased respiratory score) by 3.89 times (95% CI 1.13-6.64; p=0.006) while dyspnea increased the score by 7.48 times (95% CI 4.70-10.25; p<0.001). Conclusion: This study provides valuable insights into the association between Bakhour use and respiratory health in the Jazan region. The findings emphasize the need for further research and public health interventions to mitigate potential respiratory risks associated with Bakhour use.

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allergic rhinitisbakhourcoughdyspneaenvironmental healthhousehold air pollutionrespiratory health

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PMCPMC11213527

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