Ruhighira, Jacktan Josephat
Mashili, Fredirick L.
Tungu, Alexander Mtemi
Mamuya, Simon
Article History
Received: 5 April 2022
Accepted: 17 November 2022
First Online: 2 December 2022
Declarations
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: The study was cleared by MUHAS's ethical institutional review board. Permission to conduct the study was obtained from the Mnazi Mmoja hospital administration, local governments, and the MUHAS administration. All methods were in harmony with the Helsinki Declaration. Study protocols and objectives were revealed to participants. Written informed consent was prearranged and signed by participants before enrollment into the study. Pregnancy tests among the non-pregnant group were conducted privately at the MUHAS physiology laboratory. We did not collect personal identifying information. All other information gathered was used for research purposes only. Participants with abnormal measurements were recommended for medical evaluation as per Mnazi Mmoja hospital protocol. Generally, spirometry is considered safe during pregnancy as no complications have been reported. However, several safety precautions were taken to avoid potential complications related to the spirometry maneuver. Potential participants with any contraindication for spirometry were excluded. Spirometry was done in seating as a precaution against possible lightheadedness due to exertion during the maneuver.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare that they have no competing interests.