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April 26, 2026Scientific ReportsOpen Access

Assessment of respiratory function status among commercial motorcycle drivers in Sawla town, southern Ethiopia: comparative cross-sectional study

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RBRobera BantiZKZelalem KofoleTKTesfaye Kanko

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Overview

Comparative cross-sectional study reveals respiratory issues in motorcycle drivers, suggesting urgent health interventions.

Key Points

  • This study aims to evaluate the respiratory function and symptoms among commercial motorcycle drivers compared to age and sex-matched controls.
  • Conducted a comparative cross-sectional study among 64 commercial motorcyclists and 64 controls in Sawla town.
  • Used a structured questionnaire and a handheld spirometer to assess respiratory symptoms and lung function.
  • Employed descriptive statistics and various statistical tests for data analysis.
  • Commercial motorcycle drivers exhibited a higher prevalence of cough (37.5% vs. 15.6%, p = 0.009) and phlegm (31.3% vs. 12.5%, p = 0.019) compared to controls.
  • Lung function indices, including FVC, FEV1, and PEFR, were significantly lower in motorcyclists.
  • Negative correlations between work duration and lung function (FVC r = -0.416, P = 0.001; FEV1 r = -0.371, P = 0.003) were observed.

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Banti et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69edad094a46254e215b4baehttps://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-50318-3
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