Year: 2024 | Month: June | Volume: 14 | Issue: 6 | Pages: 215-219
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20240632
Comparison of Breath Hold Time Among Farmers and Nonfarmers Population
Dr. Payal Keshaji Thakor1, Dr. Gira Thakrar2
11st Year MPT Student, 2 Senior Lecturer and PG Guide;
JG College of Physiotherapy, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, India.
Corresponding Author: Dr. Payal Keshaji Thakor
ABSTRACT
Background: Farmers represent distinct demographic group, exposed to unique environmental conditions and occupational factors. Farmers exposed to pesticides which can impact on lung function. This study aims to compare Breath hold time between farmer and non farmer to reveal the impact contributing insights into health influences in both groups.
Methodology: A total of 120 participants, aged between 30-55, both male and female, used pesticides on regular basis were included in the study. Participants were selected on the base of inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Result: SPSS Version 29 Software was used for Data Analysis. Mann Whitney U test was used to compare breath hold time among farmer and non farmer. The level of significance was kept p <0.05. The mean value of Breath hold time is (Farmer15.86, Nonfarmer21.43 <0.01). Significant differences were found among the group on breath hold time.
Conclusion: This study’s finding reveals a low breath hold time among farmer in comparison to non farmer.
Key words: Breath hold time, farmer, non farmer, pesticide