PERCEIVED INDOOR AIR QUALITY IN A UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL IN NORTHERN CYPRUS / AHMAD ZOBAIR KHOSRAWI; SUPERVISOR: ASSOC. PROF. DR. SEDEF ÇAKIR

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Konu(lar): Tez notu: Thesis (MSc) - Cyprus International University. Institute of Graduate Studies and Research Environmental Engineering Department Özet: ABSTRACT Indoor air quality (IAQ) has a profound influence on human health and well-being, particularly in hospital settings where patients, medical staff, and visitors are typically more vulnerable to impurities. Hence, investigating IAQ in healthcare settings is crucial. This study aims to estimate perceived IAQ, prevalent symptoms and complaints, perceived heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems, and their association with IAQ in a university hospital in Northern Cyprus. In 2023, this study was carried out utilizing a modified MM-40 IAQ questionnaire survey to collect information. The entire 207 medical personnel at Kyrenia University Hospital were invited, however, 173 took part. The thesis revealed a mediocre IAQ overall rating with a modest awareness. The most prevalent symptoms among medical staff were fatigue (89.0%), headaches (86.7%), sneezing (84.4%), skin itching (62.4%), dizziness (61.8%), cough (57.2%), stuffy nose (55.5%), sore or dry throat (54.9%), and runny nose (52.0%) suggesting a significant possibility of sick building syndrome (SBS) symptoms existence (P-value < 0.05). The complaints commonly reported were poor ventilation (72.8%), varying temperature (74%), dust or dirt (54.33%), and temperature too low (52.60%). HVAC systems were usually thought to be good and modernized, however, several problems were discovered, such as inadequate ventilation and temperature changes. Using an IAQ questionnaire survey, improving HVAC systems, constant IAQ monitoring and the installation of air cleaner devices are among the recommendations. Implementing these solutions prior to symptoms and complaints will improve medical personnel's well-being and productivity, eventually benefiting the overall healthcare community. Studies of IAQ in healthcare facilities might use the measurement of IAQ parameters for precise conclusions. Keywords: Air-Conditioning Systems, Healthcare Facilities, Heating, Indoor Air Quality, Perceptions, University Hospital, Ventilation.
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Thesis (MSc) - Cyprus International University. Institute of Graduate Studies and Research Environmental Engineering Department

Includes bibliography (sheets 91-99)

ABSTRACT
Indoor air quality (IAQ) has a profound influence on human health and well-being,
particularly in hospital settings where patients, medical staff, and visitors are typically
more vulnerable to impurities. Hence, investigating IAQ in healthcare settings is
crucial. This study aims to estimate perceived IAQ, prevalent symptoms and
complaints, perceived heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems, and
their association with IAQ in a university hospital in Northern Cyprus. In 2023, this
study was carried out utilizing a modified MM-40 IAQ questionnaire survey to collect
information. The entire 207 medical personnel at Kyrenia University Hospital were
invited, however, 173 took part. The thesis revealed a mediocre IAQ overall rating
with a modest awareness. The most prevalent symptoms among medical staff were
fatigue (89.0%), headaches (86.7%), sneezing (84.4%), skin itching (62.4%), dizziness
(61.8%), cough (57.2%), stuffy nose (55.5%), sore or dry throat (54.9%), and runny
nose (52.0%) suggesting a significant possibility of sick building syndrome (SBS)
symptoms existence (P-value < 0.05). The complaints commonly reported were poor
ventilation (72.8%), varying temperature (74%), dust or dirt (54.33%), and
temperature too low (52.60%). HVAC systems were usually thought to be good and
modernized, however, several problems were discovered, such as inadequate
ventilation and temperature changes. Using an IAQ questionnaire survey, improving
HVAC systems, constant IAQ monitoring and the installation of air cleaner devices
are among the recommendations. Implementing these solutions prior to symptoms and
complaints will improve medical personnel's well-being and productivity, eventually
benefiting the overall healthcare community. Studies of IAQ in healthcare facilities
might use the measurement of IAQ parameters for precise conclusions.
Keywords: Air-Conditioning Systems, Healthcare Facilities, Heating, Indoor Air
Quality, Perceptions, University Hospital, Ventilation.

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