CHIMES Project

30 March 2023, Thursday - Climate Change and Health Impact Monitoring Project through eHealth  (CHIMES)  at SEACO

Research Objectives

  • To examine and assess the best health measurement approaches, utilizing device tools for climate change and health research in the SEACO Segamat area.
  • To study climate change with a focus on investigating heat stress effects on the population around SEACO Segamat, with an emphasis on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and asthma.

Research Methods

  • Data collection will involve survey questionnaires using digital forms, health measurements, wearable devices on the wrist, participant-installed home devices, spirometer screening for suspected COPD/asthma groups, and in-depth interview questionnaires (IDI).

Project Duration

  • March - June 2023

Locations

  • Sg. Segamat, Jabi and Chaah Districts

We hope that the local community can join forces to ensure the success of this study.

CHIMES Project