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Volume no. 5 | 2025/10
Issue no. 1


Title
ASSESSMENT OF INDOOR AIR QUALITY ON PHYSICAL WELL-BEING OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITY OF BATANGAS: BASIS FOR AN AIR FILTRATION DESIGN
Author
Jilliane Malorie B. Anis, Yriah Lorein M. Gupo, Shane M. Lumanglas, Chloe Rose B. Rivera, Mrs. Joylyn D. Lumbera, LPT
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Abstract
Given the growing concerns over students’ health and the environmental conditions of educational settings, this study investigates the effects of air quality inside the room on the physical health of students in the senior high level at the University of Batangas. Its primary aim is to establish a basis for developing an efficient air filtration device. A quantitative descriptive-correlational research design was utilized. A structured survey questionnaire was used and administered to 197 respondents selected through stratified random sampling. The study shows that substantial numbers of pupils suffer from respiratory problems, including asthma and allergies, which often get aggravated by poor indoor air quality. The study identifies ventilation, temperature, humidity, and airborne contaminants as important determinants of indoor air quality (IAQ). According to statistical research, there is a weak positive correlation between students' physical well-being and IAQ, suggesting that improving air quality could lead to improved health. In light of these findings, the study suggests an initial layout for an air filtration device that uses multi-stage filtering technology to successfully reduce airborne pollutants. All things considered, this study highlights how important it is to manage indoor air quality in classroom settings in order to promote students' health and create a positive educational environment.
Keywords
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), Students’ Physical Well-Being, Respiratory Health Issues, Air Filtration Device, Temperature and Humidity, Classroom Indoor Air Quality
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