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Respiratory Symptoms Reported by Adults Living in an Air Polluted Area in Jordan

This study examines the prevalence of self-reported respiratory symptoms in adults living in the air-polluted Al-Hashemeya area in Jordan. The descriptive study includes a sample of 400 adults and uses the Respiratory Risk Profile instrument.

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Respiratory Symptoms Reported by Adults Living in an Air Polluted Area in Jordan

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  1. Respiratory Symptoms Reported by Adults Living in an Air Polluted Area in Jordan Kawkab Shishani PhD Hashemite University 2004

  2. What is Air Pollution?

  3. Air Pollution Consequences • ↑ Mortality • ↑ Morbidity

  4. Significance • Al-Hashemeya area is one of the most air-polluted areas in Jordan (Royal Scientific Committee, 200)

  5. Purpose Examine prevalence of self-reported respiratory symptoms by adults18 years and older living in Al-Hashemeya area

  6. Methodology • Design: Descriptive • Sample: 400 adults • Instrument:Respiratory Risk Profile

  7. Descriptive Statistics

  8. Descriptive Statistics

  9. Results

  10. Results

  11. Results

  12. Results Factors related to respiratory symptoms: • Use of asthma medication (r = .27, p = .01)

  13. Super course and Novice Researchers • Opportunities for networking: Enhance scientific knowledge in developing countries

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