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ABSTRACT
The school environment, particularly the environment of universities and other higher institutions can be considered a microcosm of the state, nation or region depending on the diversity of people, goods and services in its premises. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of respiratory symptoms and the risk factors among students in the University of Benin, Nigeria. The data was collected from the questionnaires randomly administered to 138 students across faculties of the university. The data was analysed using SPSS (v.23.0) using bivariate correlation analysis and Chi square test. The results gave the prevalence of cough, chest tightness, shortness of breath and wheezing to be 32.6%, 13.8%, 13% and 6.5% respectively. Floor covering and the opening of class windows were identified risk factors. The results from this study are relevant to evaluation of public health and investigation into future studies. The study recommends that windows should be always be opened while learning or lecturing and that the use of carpets and rugs should be discouraged. The school management should endeavor to carry out routine monitoring of risk indicators to provide more statistically significant data and to keep prevalence of respiratory symptoms to the bare minimum.
