Original scientific paper

Sick building syndrome - a case study in Zagreb

K. Šega ; Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Zagreb, Croatia
N. Kalinić ; Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

Sick building syndrome was investigated in a newly built office building. Information about health complaints from the employees was obtained by means of a self-administered questionnaire. Measurements of microclimate conditions and air pollution levels confirmed that the employees' complaints were justified. Because of a high percentage of complaints, trie questionnaire was evaluated by means of factor analysis. The results showed logical grouping ol the complaints and/or symptoms, suggesting credibility of the answers. Factor analysis proved to be an appropriate tool tor detecting and evaluating sick building syndrome.

Keywords

factor analysis; formaldahyde; indoor air pollution; microclimate; questionnaire evaluation

Hrčak ID:

147033

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/147033

Publication date:

22.7.1994.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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