Rahmadhany, Heru
Department Of Orthopedics And Traumatology, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia

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Risk Factor Analysis of Low Back Pain in Employees of Drinking Water Store in Medan Selayang Sub-District Andri Josua Barutu; Heru Rahmadhany
Sumatera Medical Journal Vol. 5 No. 3 (2022): Sumatera Medical Journal (SUMEJ)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/sumej.v5i3.8040

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Background. Low back pain is defined as feeling of pain and discomfort in the area between the costal margin and inferior gluteal fold, with or without radiating pain. In Indonesia, LBP was fifth ranks in term of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). Aim. This study aims to determine risk factors for LBP in employees of drinking water store in Medan Selayang sub-District, Medan. Method. This research is an observational analytic study with cross-sectional design. This study used consecutive sampling method. Minimum sample size in this study was 97 samples. Subjects in this study were employees of drinking water store in Medan Selayang sub-District. Data used in this study was primary data from samples through filling out questionnaires. Analysis used in this study was univariate analysis, bivariate with chi-square, and multivariate with logistic regression. Result. From 100 samples, 39 respondents (39%) experienced LBP. Based on bivariate analisis, p value ≤ 0.05 was found for age, body mass index, and duration of work. P value ≥ 0.05 was obtained for years of work and lifting frequency. Based on multivariate analysis with regression logistic, p value ≤ 0.05 was obtained for body mass index (p = 0.089) and work duration (p = 0.011) which indicated that work duration was the most dominant risk factor. Conclusion. There’s a relationship between age, body mass index, and work duration with the work duration being the most dominant risk factor for the incidence of low back pain in water gallon worker. .
Knowledge and Behavior of the Tembung Village Community about Sunscreen to Prevent Melanoma Ali, M. Fakhri; Utama Pohan, Pimpin; Prayugo, Bambang; Rahmadhany, Heru
Sumatera Medical Journal Vol. 6 No. 2 (2023): Sumatera Medical Journal (SUMEJ)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/sumej.v6i2.11092

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Background: Indonesia is one of the tropical countries in the world that is illuminated by the sun all year round. High sun exposure requires Indonesian people to be more concerned about skin protection, especially melanoma. The risk factor for melanoma is exposure to UV radiation so melanoma can be prevented by reducing exposure to UV rays, one of them by using sunscreen. The use of sunscreen with SPF 15+ every day can reduce the risk of developing melanoma by 50%. Objective: This study aims to obtain information about the level of knowledge and behavior of people in Tembung about the use of sunscreen to prevent melanoma. Methods: The research design used is descriptive research using a cross-sectional study. The Data was obtained through the distribution of online questionnaires with 100 people. Furthermore, the data obtained will be processed using SPSS. Results: 41 people had sufficient knowledge about melanoma, 67 people had less knowledge about sunscreen, and 38 people had good behavior. Conclusion: Most of people in Tembung have sufficient knowledge about melanoma, lack knowledge about sunscreen, and have a good behavior in using sunscreen.