EVALUATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SICK BUILDING SYNDROME PREVALENCE AND INDOOR AIR QUALITY IN SCHOOLS

In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the relationship between Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) prevalence and indoor air quality in primary middle schools rural urban areas west of Turkey. This cross-sectional study carried out September November 2018 three randomly selected areas. The questionnaire designed reveal perceived SBS completed by parents students. On determined days, particulate matter (PM) carbon dioxide (CO2) levels were measured classrooms. Multiple logistic regression model developed investigate some variables. conducted on 966 found be 10.2%. most common symptoms listed as fatigue, nasal congestion-discharge, cough, headache, respectively. PM2.5, PM10, CO2 values higher area than area. risk school students, students who have poor classroom air, lighting, noise quality, studying classrooms with values. One ten had SBS. There a increased PM Raising awareness about conducting studies at improving related factors are thought important.