
Buildings, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(11), P. 3388 - 3388
Published: Oct. 25, 2024
Quarantine policies during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic prolonged time spent at home, leading to an unintended occurrence of sick building syndrome (SBS) symptoms. The aim this study was investigate prevalence SBS symptoms among residents in Suzhou, China, COVID-19 pandemic. A questionnaire survey conducted online from February May 2022. total 442 adults were included study. much higher pandemic, and proportions general, mucosal, skin 59.3%, 45.5% 49.1%, respectively. influences characteristics, occupant lifestyle, indoor environment perception analysed using a multivariate logistic regression model. Neighbourhood pollutant sources, older residences, non-ownership humidity indicators significant risk factors for Frequent use air fresheners significantly associated with general (adjusted odds ratio (AOR): 4.9, 95% confidence interval (CI: 2.4–10.0), mucosal (AOR: 5.3, CI: 2.4–11.5), 4.6, 1.6–13.1), while disinfectants correlated 4.0, 1.5–10.7). Residents’ uncomfortable predictor 2.2, 1.2–4.0) 3.1, 1.6–6.0). cleaners can reduce An important finding is that psychological impact staying home long 1.3, 1.1–1.7), which means attention should also be paid mental health Although quarantine period has now ended, our results still serve as reference on people SBS, especially those who stay time, such elderly.
Language: Английский