2024
No
Relationships between social climate and indoor environmental quality and frequently reported health symptoms among teachers and staff in a suburban school district
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35700521/
Martenies, Sheena
North America
Observational
Epidemiological
Teachers
Staff
Elementary (K-5)
Middle/Jr High (6-8)
High School (9-12)
Lighting
Noise
Respiratory symptoms
Hearing
Vision
Headaches
Stress/Anxiety
Job satisfaction
Environmental quality
Indoor air quality
School health
Social climate
Teacher health
In a Colorado district, 134 school staff reported weekly health symptoms, with teachers reporting more than others. Better social climate and IAQ scores were linked to fewer symptoms, though benefits were less pronounced for teachers.
2022