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ArticleScientific reports2025

Prevalence of respiratory symptoms and lung function impairments among woodworkers in Gondar City.

Eshetu Abera Worede, Mengesha Genet, Wudneh Simegn, Giziew Abere, Sefinew Tilahun, Mastewal Endalew, Eyayaw Adisu Demeke, Garedew Tadege Engedaw, Hailemariam Feleke, Yifokire Tefera Zele and 1 more

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Eshetu Abera WoredeDepartment of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia. aberaeshetu44@gmail.com.
Mengesha GenetDepartment of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Wudneh SimegnDepartment of Pharmaceutics and Social Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Giziew AbereDepartment of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Sefinew TilahunDepartment of Biotechnology, Institute of Biotechnology, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Mastewal EndalewDepartment of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Eyayaw Adisu DemekeDepartment of Physiotherapy, Bahirdar University, Bahirdar, Ethiopia.
Garedew Tadege EngedawDepartment of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Hailemariam FelekeDepartment of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Yifokire Tefera ZeleDepartment of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Jember AzanawDepartment of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.

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Abstract

Respiratory symptoms and lung function impairments are concerns in the woodworking industry. In Ethiopia, the woodwork industry has been growing; however, there is limited data on pulmonary function, respiratory symptoms, and risk factors among woodworkers. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of impaired lung function and respiratory symptoms and determine their associated risk factors among woodworkers in Gondar City, Ethiopia. A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted, involving 185 woodworkers and 176 controls. Spirometry was used for Lung function tests. The data were collected using a questionnaire in Kobo Toolbox software. Statistical analyses, including ANOVA, t-test, and logistic regression were done in SPSS version 26. Almost all participants (96.4%) were male. The proportions of obstructive, restrictive, and mixed lung function impairments in woodworkers and control groups were 7.6% vs. 2.8%, 4.86% vs. 3.98%, and 1.08% vs.0%, respectively. The proportion of chronic respiratory symptoms in woodworkers and control groups was 35.5% vs. 12.7% with the proportion of cough (19.9% Vs 6.6%), phlegm (21.1% Vs 5.8%), wheezing (9.4% Vs 3.9%), shortness of breath (19.9Vs 6.6%), and breathlessness (13.3% Vs 8.3%). In woodworkers, and pooled models, the absence of a local exhaust ventilation system, working more than eight hours per day, being unable to use filter masks, and being unable to do physical exercise were significantly associated with respiratory symptoms. Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 s/Forced Vital Capacity ratio (FEV

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LungOccupational DiseasesOccupational ExposureWoodAdultCross-Sectional StudiesEthiopiaFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPrevalenceRespiratory Function TestsRisk FactorsSpirometryYoung AdultFEV1/FVC ratioParticulate matterPulmonary functionRestrictive impairmentsWood dust

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