ArticleRwanda journal of medicine and health sciences2023
Indoor and Outdoor Air Quality Concentration Levels in Selected Hospital Environments in Kigali, Rwanda.
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Background: Exposure to polluted air is a significant cause of negative health effects. Air quality is crucial in hospital environments as patients and healthcare workers spend more time in such settings for treatment where they experience prolonged and repetitive exposure; however, comprehensive studies on air quality in hospital environments in Rwanda are scarce. Objective: This study aimed to determine the indoor and outdoor air quality concentration levels in selected hospitals and investigate potential sources of air pollution. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in two public and two private hospitals in Kigali that were randomly selected using a simple random sampling technique. Real-time particulate matter (PM), PM Results: Air quality levels in selected hospitals exceeded acceptable limits. The daily average indoor PM Conclusion: All recorded concentrations exceeded the WHO air quality guidelines. The study calls for strategies to improve air quality in hospitals.
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