Home Environments and Allergen Avoidance Practices in a Hot, Humid Climate
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13101760 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Benjamas Kutintara (corresponding author), Kathleen R Parrott |
| Year | 2003 |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 69-85 |
| Publication date | 2003-01-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Housing and Society (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2376-0923 • E-ISSN: 0888-2746 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/08882746.2003.11430484 |
| OpenAlex | W2140594531 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 8 |
The purpose of this research was to examine home conditions, housing satisfaction, and allergen avoidance practices of people with allergic rhinitis, focusing on female patients who lived in an urban area in a hot, humid climate. The Morris and Winter theory of housing adjustment provided the theoretical base. A sample of 41 female allergy patients aged 20 to 77 years completed a screening questionnaire and an in-depth questionnaire. Dwellings were visited to conduct home observations and to take photos. Dust mite allergens were reported as the most common allergy triggers. Presence of cockroaches, furry pets, molds in bathrooms, and molds in kitchens were the most common problematic home conditions. Allergen avoidance practices were not followed regularly, such as using allergen-proof pillowcases and sheets, washing bedding in hot water, and using an exhaust fan. Respondents who received recommendations from doctors were most likely to follow allergen avoidance practices. There was a significant negative relationship between problematic home conditions and housing satisfaction in terms of health issues. A significant negative relationship between age and allergen avoidance practices was also found. Obstacles that prevented respondents from improving their homes in order to avoid allergens included the cost of products and emotional attachment to pets
Allergen · Allergy · Biology · Dust mites · Environmental health · Mite · Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization · Medicine · Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies · Psychology · Urban Green Space and Health · Ecology · Immunology
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