Factors Related to Lung Function Capacity Among Mandar Traditional Food Workers in Tubo Sendana Sub-District, Majene, Indonesia

Background: Hazards in the work environment, such as exposure to smoke, can cause respiratory function disorders. Several factors from the workers'characteristics can also affect lung conditions, such as age, smoking habits, disease history, personal protective equipment, nutritional status, exercise habits, and duration of service. Objective: This study aims to analyze the factors associated with impaired lung function in workers making typical Mandar food in TuboSendana Sub-District. Method: A quantitative research with a cross sectional method. A spirometry examinations and interviews were conducted with 100 workers in TuboSendana District to determine the factors contributing to impaired lung function. The data were analyzed using chi-square and logistic regression. Result: The results showed that there was a relationship between years of employment (p=0.048), smoking status (p=0.002), use of PPE (p=0.014) and exercise (p=0.014) with the lung function capacity of workers. Meanwhile there is no relationship between nutritional status (P = 0.873) and lung function capacities. Conclusion: Duration of service, smoking status, exercise, and PPE use are related to the lung capacity of workers, and the most related (dominant) factor most related is smoking habits. It is recommended that workers adopt a healthy lifestyle by reducing smoking behavior and not smoking during work. It is recommended to increase self-awareness of using standardized PPE.