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Journal of Health Education Research & Development

ISSN: 2380-5439

Open Access

Nasrudeen Ally

Department of Environment, University of Guyana, Guyana Geology and Mines Commission, Georgetown, Guyana

Publications
  • Research   
    The Elements of an Indoor Air Quality Policy and Management Plan for Nursery Schools
    Author(s): Craig Harlequin*, Nasrudeen Ally and Ameera Fatema Wajidally

    School authorities are expected to provide healthy indoor environments for children. However, managing Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is a challenge resulting in unhealthy school environment. The IAQ in two nursery schools located in Georgetown was at an unacceptable level due to high particulate matter (PM2.5), airborne bacteria and fungi. It was revealed through discussions with Ministry of Education officials that an IAQ management plan does not exist. Therefore, this study was undertaken to determine the components of an IAQ management plan and policy, as well as global guidelines. A qualitative design was used employing secondary data and interviews as the data collection instruments. The data obtained was used to construct an IAQ management plan for nursery schools. In Guyana, there are no guidelines for IAQ. As a result, the WHO threshold limits for.. Read More»
    DOI: 10.37421/2380-5439.2024.12.100112

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