Universal Journal of Public Health Vol. 12(5), pp. 867 - 877
DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2024.120510
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A Comparative Study: Indoor Air Quality (PM₁₀, Ammonia, Airborne Total Bacteria) in Different Types of Broiler Chicken Farm

Atyaf Umi Faizah ^*, Mursid Raharjo , Onny Setiani , Sulistiyani Sulistiyani , Yusniar Hanani Darundiati
Department of Environmental Health, Faculty of Public Health, Diponegoro University, Indonesia

ABSTRACT

Broiler chickens, one of Indonesia's promising ventures for food security, also serve as a livelihood for many people. Numerous workers engage in activities at these locations, with some dedicating up to 24 hours. This type of workplace carries various health risks, particularly concerning air quality. In Indonesia, there are three types of broiler chicken coops: Open, Semi-Enclosed, and Closed. The Closed type is claimed to be more promising and environmentally friendly. However, studies addressing these differences are still minimal. Air quality parameters such as temperature (℃), relative humidity (RH), PM₁₀ (mg/m³), Ammonia (NH₃), and total bacterial count (CFU/m³) were examined in 30 chicken coops in Banyumas Regency, Central Java, in close proximity. There were 11 open-type broiler chicken farms, 9 semi-enclosed farms, and 10 enclosed ones. The average values for temperature, relative humidity, and airborne bacterial count exceeded the limits set by the Indonesian government. As for PM₁₀ and NH₃ in all observed coops, they remained below this limit. There was a significant difference (∝=0.05) for the RH parameter (p = 0.017), PM₁₀ (p = 0.023), and total airborne bacterial count (p = 0.018) among the three coop types. The Spearman Rank test indicated a significant correlation between the number of chicken and PM₁₀ (p = -0.62) and Airborne Bacterial Count (p = 0.46), as well as temperature and RH (p = -0.56), temperature and NH₃ (p = -0.394), RH and NH₃ (p = 0.392). With values above the recommended limits, poultry farm managers must consider indoor disinfection and administratively regulate working hours. These efforts also aim to minimize the health risks to workers.

KEYWORDS
PM₁₀, NH₃, Airborne Total Bacteria, Chicken Farm

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Atyaf Umi Faizah , Mursid Raharjo , Onny Setiani , Sulistiyani Sulistiyani , Yusniar Hanani Darundiati , "A Comparative Study: Indoor Air Quality (PM₁₀, Ammonia, Airborne Total Bacteria) in Different Types of Broiler Chicken Farm," Universal Journal of Public Health, Vol. 12, No. 5, pp. 867 - 877, 2024. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2024.120510.

(b). APA Format:
Atyaf Umi Faizah , Mursid Raharjo , Onny Setiani , Sulistiyani Sulistiyani , Yusniar Hanani Darundiati (2024). A Comparative Study: Indoor Air Quality (PM₁₀, Ammonia, Airborne Total Bacteria) in Different Types of Broiler Chicken Farm. Universal Journal of Public Health, 12(5), 867 - 877. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2024.120510.