Measuring HRQoL by comparing the perception of air quality among residents in Selangor

• Published in: AIP Conference Proceedings
• Main Author: Mohammad N.H.; Abdullah M.N.; Razi N.F.M.; Ismail A.
• Format: Conference paper
• Language: English
• Published: American Institute of Physics Inc. 2017
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85020297806&doi=10.1063%2f1.4983867&partnerID=40&md5=384ddb7045e77116b948d7df306668d8

Most studies regarding to air pollution were focused on forecasting Air Pollutant Index (API). Yet, there were no studies that conducted in Malaysia focused on Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL). The aim of this study was to investigate the HRQoL in two urban cities, which are Shah Alam and Putrajaya with different air pollution index. In doing so, SF36v2 questionnaire has been utilized to elicit data on HRQoL domains measured using eight domains (Physical Functioning, Role-Physical, Bodily Pain, General Health, Vitality, Social Functioning, Role-Emotional and Mental Health). A cross-sectional study was conducted and residents were selected using simple random sampling from Shah Alam and Putrajaya. The SF36v2 questionnaire with socio demographic information was distributed to the residents. A total of 266 participated in the study, of which 133 samples per groups. The statistical methods employed were descriptive analyses, independent samples t-test and MANOVA to analyze the HRQoL data. There was no difference in perceptions on HRQoL for Role Physical, Vitality, Social Functioning and Mental Health between residents in Shah Alam and residents in Putrajaya. However, there was difference in perception on HRQoL for Physical Functioning, Bodily Pain, General Health and Role Emotional. © 2017 Author(s).