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Questionnaires gathered data on demographics, work patterns, and office equipment usage (printers, photocopiers, air fresheners, liquid paper, glue, cleaning agents, and marker pens). The building environment was assessed by a multidisciplinary team. Formaldehyde levels and relevant parameters (temperature and relative humidity) were measured in each room both indoors and outdoors. A multiple linear regression model investigated the relationship between formaldehyde and office factors, controlling for room conditions.<\/jats:p>\n               <jats:p>Results: Median office formaldehyde levels were 442.1\u00a0\u03bcg\/m3 (interquartile range: 343.8-908.7\u00a0\u03bcg\/m3), exceeding World Health Organization and Thai guidelines. Photocopier use was significantly associated with higher levels of indoor formaldehyde (\u03b2\u2009=\u2009.20; 95% CI, 0.30-0.37; P\u2009=\u2009.02). Air freshener use also showed a significant association (\u03b2\u2009=\u2009.56; 95% CI, 0.30-0.81; P\u2009&amp;lt;\u2009.001). No correlation was found between the use of liquid paper, glue, printers, cleaning agents, or marker pens and indoor formaldehyde levels.<\/jats:p>\n               <jats:p>Conclusions: Indoor formaldehyde levels in these offices exceeded the established guidelines. Use of photocopiers and air fresheners was associated with increased formaldehyde levels. 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