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Revista Med
versión impresa ISSN 0121-5256versión On-line ISSN 1909-7700
Resumen
GARZON-DUQUE, María Osley et al. Prevalence of Acute Respiratory Infection and its Relationship with the Perception of Air Pollution and Working Conditions in Subsistence Workers in Medellín, Colombia, During the Pre- Pandemic Period, according to the Driving Forces Model. Rev. Med [online]. 2025, vol.33, n.1, pp.69-89. Epub 09-Mayo-2025. ISSN 0121-5256. https://doi.org/10.18359/rmed.7290.
The presents study aimed to provide insights into the prevalence of Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) and its relationship with environmental and occupational conditions among subsistence workers in Medellín, Colombia, during the pre-pandemic period, using the Driving Forces Model (FPEEEA).
Methods:
A cross-sectional study with an analytical approach was conducted using primary data collected through a survey of 686 workers. The study variables included self-reported ARI, as well as sociodemographic, housing, occupational, and environmental conditions. Data analysis involved univariate, bivariate, and multivariate methods, categorizing each variable within the Driving Forces Model.
Results:
The prevalence of ARI was 21.6%, with higher infection rates observed among men over 45 years of age, workers with more than five years in the sales sector, and those exposed to chemical substances.
Conclusion:
The prevalence of respiratory infections among these workers is more strongly associated with occupational conditions than with environmental pollution. Addressing these workplace factors could help improve their overall health and quality of life.
Palabras clave : Informal Workers; Respiratory Infections; Working Conditions; Environmental Pollution.
