Factors Related to Cafe Worker’s Lung Capacity in Pontianak

Abstract

Exposure to cigarette smoke in public places affects the lung capacity of workers. Cafe workers are a population susceptible to cigarette smoke exposure. This study aimed to analyze the risk factors associated with the lung capacity of cafe workers. This study used an observational method with a cross-sectional approach. The sample was composed of 74 participants. Data collection was carried out by interviewing and observing respondents. Exposure measurement to inhaled smoke was done using interviews and checking lung capacity using a spirometer. The Chi-square test was used to determine the relationship between risk factors and lung capacity. The results showed a significant relationship between age (p-value = 0.006) and the lung capacity of cafe workers. This meant that the older a person was, the greater the risk of decreased lung function. This study concluded that there was a significant relationship between cigarette smoke exposure, age, and the lung capacity of cafe workers. The intervention needs to be done to make a preventive measure by establishing non-smoking area regulations in public spaces and monitoring the workplace environment.