Assessment of the effects of solvents on lung function among paint industry workers in Mauritius.

The study aimed to determine the respiratory effects of solvents among workers in the Mauritius paint industry. A total of 388 participants were selected using simple random sampling, and were subjected to a questionnaire for data collection. Lung function test was performed using a spirometer.

Study protocol to determine the effects of solvents on lung function among paint industry workers in Mauritius: A cross-sectional study.

Background: The effects of exposure to solvents in paints have been widely studied, but very little information is at hand with only a small number of studies carried out on pulmonary function of paint industry workers. The aim of this study is to determine the respiratory effects of exposure to solvents among workers of the paint industry in Mauritius.

Design And Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional study will be conducted in three paint factories across Mauritius.