Correlation between physical characteristics of the indoor environment toward the concentration of fungi in the inpatient rooms of dr. Soebandi Regional Hospital Jember, East Java

Abstract

Previous studies conducted in the inpatient room of dr. Soebandi Regional Hospital Jember found Aspergillus spp, Penicillium spp and Candida spp in the room and a significant correlation between the physical characteristic of air quality such as temperature and humidity with the concentration of air fungi.9 Based on these backgrounds, this study aims to determine the physical characteristics of the inpatient rooms including temperature, humidity, light intensity, room density, and the concentration and the type of fungi. We also explore the correlation between the physical characteristics of the indoor environment with the concentration of fungi in the inpatient room of dr. Soebandi Regional Hospital Jember. This research is expected to provide additional information regarding the correlation between physical characteristics of the indoor environment and the concentration of fungi which can be used as a consideration in the formulation of policies in improving air quality at dr. Soebandi Regional Hospital Jember for the community