Table 1.
Search terms for the literature review.
Fig 1.
Flow diagram reporting article selection process.
Table 2.
Characteristics of studies included in the systematic review (N = 23).
Table 3.
Effects of VOC on respiratory symptoms.
Fig 2.
Forest plots: Respiratory symptom (Cough) of paint industry workers exposed to VOC.
Fig 3.
Forest plots: Respiratory symptom (Dyspnoea) of paint industry workers exposed to VOC.
Fig 4.
Forest plots: Respiratory symptom (Nasal/throat irritation) of paint industry workers exposed to VOC.
Fig 5.
Forest plots: Respiratory symptom (Wheezing) of paint industry workers exposed to VOC.
Table 4.
Effect of VOC on pulmonary function test parameters.
Fig 6.
Forest plots: PFT parameter (FEV1) of paint industry workers exposed to VOC.
Fig 7.
Forest plots: PFT parameter (FVC) of paint industry workers exposed to VOC.
Fig 8.
Forest plots: PFT parameter (FEV1/FVC) of paint industry workers exposed to VOC.
Fig 9.
Contour−Enhanced Funnel plot: a-d Respiratory symptoms & e & f PFT parameters.
Table 5.
Subgroup analysis of respiratory symptoms based on regions & occupational sectors.
Table 6.
Subgroup analysis of pulmonary function test based on regions and occupational sectors.
Fig 10.
Subgroup analysis of FEV1 based on smoking status.
Fig 11.
Subgroup analysis of FVC based on smoking status.
Fig 12.
Subgroup analysis of FEV1/FVC based on smoking status.