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Chronic Lower Back Pain and Its Relationship with Vibration Exposure and Sitting Duration; A Cross-Sectional Study Among Commercial Motorcycle Driver Bernath Siagian; Ambar W Roestam; Dewi S Soemarko; Sudadi Hirawan; Indah S Widyahening; Suryo Wibowo
The Indonesian Journal of Community and Occupational Medicine Vol. 1 No. 3 (2022): ijcom
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53773/ijcom.v1i3.30.154-61

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Background: Lower back pain (LBP) complaints are a health issue that may lead to restrictions on work activities. Motorcycles vibrations and long sitting duration on the motorcycles can cause chronic lower back pain complaints. Base motorcycles drivers receive motorcycles vibration exposure while riding a motorcycle. With the large number of base motorcycles drivers in Indonesia, the specific health problems (LBP complaints) in this group need to be examined.Methods: This research method uses a cross sectional study design to examine the relationship of motor vibration exposure and length of sitting to chronic low back pain with sampling technique used is Consecutive sampling. Consecutive sampling is a way of taking samples by selecting samples that meet the inclusion criteria until a certain time period so that the number of samples is met. The sampling period in this study is 2 days. The variables that measured were chronic lower back pain complaints, vibration, long sitting time, age, IMT, smoking, and working time. Data analysis using SPSS Statistics version 25.0. Results: A total of 95 subjects were included in this study. Based on Fisher’s test, the result of the correlation of chronic lower back pain complaints with motor vibrations > 0.5 m/s2 was obtained p = 0.102; OR = N / A). While for long sitting time of >4 hours result in p = 0.717; OR 0.85; CI 95% = 0.34-2.09. There is no difference in age-related chronic lower back pain complaints. At age> 35 years of age p = 0.722; OR 1.57; CI 95% = 0.31-7,9. No significant association between IMT and chronic lower back pain was found. In the IMT group> 25, p = 0.103 was obtained; OR 2.14; 95% CI = 0.85-5.36. There was no significant difference in chronic lower back pain complaints based on smoking status, where smoking group had p = 0.451; OR 1,45; CI 95% = 0.55-3.78. According to the Fisher test, there was no difference in chronic lower back pain complaints based on working age, where groups with> 4 years of work had a p = 0.908 value; OR 1.07; CI 95% = 0.31-3.91. Conclusion: In this study the hypothesis was rejected. There is no association between motorcycles vibration exposure and the occurrence of chronic lower back pain complaints in the base motorcycles driver in Bekasi city. There is no association long sitting time with the occurrence of chronic lower back pain complaints in the base motorcycles driver in Bekasi city.
The Association between Heat Exposure and Hydration Status Among Production Workers in Fish Processing Company Tenny Sutarto; Dewi S Soemarko; Slamet Ichsan
The Indonesian Journal of Community and Occupational Medicine Vol. 1 No. 3 (2022): ijcom
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53773/ijcom.v1i3.33.146-53

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Background: Hot work environment can cause various subjective and objective complaints for workers. When workers perform activities under hot work environment, their body will react by balancing the amount of heat received by the body from outside the body and the loss of water in the body. Hydration status is the condition achieving the balance between water intake and water discharge from the body. Bad hydration status or de-hydration can cause various changes in the body physiological functions. This study was intended to see the association between heat exposure and hydration among production workers in Fish Processing Company Sawangan, Depok.Method : A cross sectional study with 88 respondents, selected as a total sampling. The study was conducted on November 2017 until January 2018. Data analysis were used by SPSS version 20.0.Result: There is no significant difference between the specific gravity of urine before and after working (p=0.076). However, 37.5% of the workers had dehydration. There is a significant association between the work environment temperature and hydration status (p=0.002), and also between water intake and status of hydration (p=0.013). Work environment temperature is the most dominant risk factor to influence dehydration (p=0.000; OR= 9.305; 95%CI=2.727-31.748)Conclusions: There is a significant association between heat exposure and hydration status (p=0.000; OR=9.305). The number of workers that were exposed to heat and experienced dehydration is 33 people (37.5%). Water intake turns to be the individual factor that influences the status of hydration of the workers exposed to heat. The work factor that influences the hydration status of the workers is the work environment temperature.
Upper extremity deep vein thrombosis in an informal porter Dewi S. Soemarko; Herlinah Herlinah
Universa Medicina Vol. 39 No. 3 (2020)
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Trisakti

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18051/UnivMed.2020.v39.207-211

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BackgroundUpper extremity deep vein thrombosis (UEDVT) is a rare condition, in which job-related arm movements and repetitive, forceful or overhead arm activities have been recognized as the predisposing factor for this condition. UEDVT can occur among informal porters. This report describes a case of UEDVT in an informal porter due to manual lifting of heavy goods and reviews the literature for occupational reports of this condition.Case descriptionA 35-year-old male informal porter presented with marked swelling, pain, and numbness of his right arm 3 days after a prolonged episode of lifting heavy goods. A Doppler ultrasound showed thrombosis in the right subclavian and axillary veins and laboratory tests found elevated D-dimer. Patient was diagnosed as having axillo-subclavian thrombosis and treated with low molecular-weight heparin. One month after the last follow-up, patient returned to work with modified capacity and after 3 months of return to work, patient was able to resume his regular duties without impairment or disability.ConclusionThe occupation of informal porter should be considered a risk factor for upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (UEDVT), thus the occupational medicine physician should be aware of this condition in the context of manual workers. Detailed occupational history to aid the diagnosis and future risk assessment are needed, and education for preventing UEDVT should be provided to porters.
The Effect Of Cyclohexanone Exposure On Incidence Of Irritant Contact Dermatitis Denta Aditya Episana; Dewi Sumaryani Soemarko; Indah Suci Widyahening
The Indonesian Journal of Community and Occupational Medicine Vol. 2 No. 1 (2022): ijcom
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53773/ijcom.v2i1.47.48-57

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Background: Skin disorders or abnormalities occur in more than 35% of all occupational disorders. Contact dermatitis is the most recognized occupational disease in many countries (with irritant contact dermatitis accounting for 80% of the cases), yet these cases are often not reported. One of the causes of irritant contact dermatitis is Cyclohexanone, a chemical recognized as an oxidizing agent that can irritate the skin. This evidence-based case report aims to gather evidence about the effect of cyclohexanone exposure on the incidence of irritant contact dermatitis.Method: The case in this study is about a 37-year-old woman who worked as a logo printing operator in a shoe manufacturing company that is exposed to cyclohexanone and was diagnosed with irritant contact dermatitis. A literature search was conducted through PubMed, Scopus, and ProQuest and performed with the hand searching method. The inclusion criteria included systematic review study, cohort study, case-control study, cross-sectional study, irritant contact dermatitis, cyclohexanone, and occupational. Then, critically appraised using relevant criteria by the Oxford Center for Evidence-Based Medicine. Result: Three relevant cross-sectional studies were found through literature searching and are critically appraised. The estimate’s magnitude and precision regarding the association between the exposure and outcome in the first study cannot be assessed; the study only stated no statistically significant p-value in the prevalence of occupational skin dermatitis between departments and the examination between departments. The second study showed that workers with solvent chemical mixture exposure, including cyclohexane, are correlated with skin symptoms, dry or itchy skin on the hands or arms, POR 1.46 (95% CI 1.06-2.01), and redness on hands or arms, POR 1.50 (95% CI 1.09-2.70). In comparison, the third study showed that workers with a high dermal single exposure to cyclohexane have a higher risk for the incidence of hand dermatitis OR 2.15 (95% CI 0.59-7.95) without any statistical significance.Conclusion: The available evidence from cross-sectional studies did not prove an association between cyclohexanone exposure and irritant contact dermatitis in workers; only one study shows a significant association statistically. However, it is recommended to provide tools to prevent direct contact with the chemical; workers should also wear appropriate protective gloves to avoid occupational irritant contact dermatitis. A better study design such as cohort or case-control is needed to provide substantial evidence that cyclohexanone exposure can cause irritant contact dermatitis in workers.
Chronic Kidney Disease in Hospital Cooks Rita Ingewaty Wijaya; Dewi Sumaryani Soemarko
eJournal Kedokteran Indonesia Vol 10, No. 3 - Desember 2022
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23886/ejki.10.125.271-5

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Chronic kidney disease is still a concern for health problems in Indonesia. Complications of chronic kidney disease include hypertension, cardiovascular disease, decreased kidney function to the end stage and even death. One of the potential dangers is heat, which not only causes the risk of kidney and cardiovascular health problems but it can also worsen the condition of the disease. Workplaces such as hospital kitchens have a risk of heat exposure. This shows the importance of fit-to-work assessment based on occupational medicine management. A 55-year-old cook worker with stage IV chronic kidney disease came to the hospital. The result from the last visit suggested that she had dyslipidemia and uncontrolled hypertension. We recommend the worker with job restrictions. She can still work in the nutrition department of the hospital but with restrictions on cooking duties. She can still work in the food filter and serving area. The goal of limiting work assignments is to maintain chronic kidney failure at stage IV. In addition, the hospital is also required to take control measures so that other workers do not have the risk of kidney disease health problems. Keywords: chronic kidney disease, cook, occupational medicine management
Urtikaria pada Perawat di Bangsal COVID-19: Laporan Kasus Rita Ingewaty Wijaya; Dewi Sumaryani Soemarko
Majalah Kedokteran Indonesia Vol 72 No 2 (2022): Journal of The Indonesian Medical Association - Majalah Kedokteran Indonesia, Vo
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47830/jinma-vol.72.2-2022-676

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Introduction: Chlorhexidine is widely used in health centers as an antiseptic and disinfectant. Several cases of immediate and delayed hypersensitivity to chlorhexidine have been reported. Case report: We reported a case of a 26-year-old nurse working in Hospital X that came with a complaint of itch in several areas of the body that started four days before presenting at the hospital. The itch was continuously felt, and it started to form multiple large red bumps. Redness accompanied by dry skin was present between the fingers and palms. Cetirizine and dexamethasone did not relieve the symptoms. The patient has been working for six years in the inpatient unit and six months in the COVID-19 ward. Since the pandemic, she had been using alcohol-based hand rubs more frequently. The hospital uses chlorhexidine as an alcohol-based hand rub, which may cause hypersensitivity reactions to exposed health workers. The patient was finally diagnosed with acute urticaria. Based on the seven steps of occupational diagnosis of disease, it was still inconclusive whether the urticaria is an occupational disease because there was no data regarding the causal relationship between chlorhexidine exposure and the incidence of urticaria. Conclusion: Hence, it is necessary to carry out further diagnostic test with a puncture test. The hospital is still required to implement control measures toward chlorhexidine exposure.
Occupational skin cancer and precancerous lesions Raissa, Fifinela; Rahmayunita, Githa; Menaldi, Sri Linuwih; Soemarko, Dewi
Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia Vol. 1, No. 3
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Occupational skin cancer and precancerous lesions are skin disorders caused by exposure to chemical carcinogens such as polycyclic hydrocarbons and arsenic, or radiation, such as ultraviolet light and ionizing light in the workplace. Annual increase in skin cancer incidence is believed to be related to various factors such as frequent intense sunlight exposure (i.e. at work, recreational activities, and sun-tanning habit), ozone depletion, an increase in number of geriatric population, and an increase of public awareness in skin cancer. The most common occupational skin cancers are basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Examples of occupational precancerous lesion of the skin are actinic keratosis and Bowen’s disease. Particular diagnostic criteria to diagnose occupational diseases has been developed. Early detection of occupational skin cancer and precancerous lesion is necessary. An effective prevention program consists of primary prevention such as prevention of hazardous material exposure, secondary prevention such as early detection of disease for early intervention, and tertiary prevention such as minimizing long-term impact of the disease.
Correlation of Plasma Melatonin Concentration and Alertness Level Among Female Nurses in Jakarta Indonesia Kresna, Andreas; Fuk, Liem Jen; Widyahening, Indah Suci; Soemarko, Dewi Sumaryani; Fitriani, Dewi Yunia
Occupational and Environmental Medicine Journal of Indonesia Vol. 1, No. 2
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Background Working in shift especially night shift could alter alertness level, increase fatigue, and working accident. One of the factors that affect the circadian rhythm were melatonin. Melatonin was a hormone that regulate the wake and sleep cycle that have an impact on alertness levels. This study was aimed to find correlation between plasma melatonin and alertness level. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted on 40 female night shift nurses. Individual characteristics were obtained by self-administered questionnaire. Plasma melatonin concentrations and alertness level was collected twice at night time (11 pm – 00 am) and at morning (7 am − 8 am). Spearman or Pearson test was used to find correlation between melatonin concentrations and Psychomotor Vigilance Test (PVT). Results Mean age was 28.4 (±4.9) years with working experience varied from 1-16 years. Plasma melatonin concentrations among female night shift nurses were higher before working hours than after duty. Range of plasma melatonin value was 10-240 pg/ml and Alertness was in the same manner with average alertness level at night was 301.2 ± 51.6 ms and 293.2± 49.7 ms at morning. There was a weak correlation between plasma melatonin concentration and alertness level difference before and after duty (r = 0.37; p = 0.016). Conclusion There was weak correlation between plasma melatonin and alertness level in night shift workers before and after duty. To Maintain alertness level reduction and melatonin secretion, night shift workers should rest at least 30 minutes during their working hours, always keep the lights on while on duty and should not work more than one shift on the same day, and providing healthy foods.
The Effectiveness of Education through Web-Based Seminar in Increasing Knowledge about the Early Detection and Reporting of Occupational Diseases Monintja, Keyne Christa; Soemarko, Dewi Sumaryani; Fitriani, Dewi Yunia; Herqutanto, Herqutanto; Wibowo, Suryo
Occupational and Environmental Medicine Journal of Indonesia Vol. 2, No. 1
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Background: In 2022, the Indonesian Occupational Medicine Association (IOMA) collaborated with oil and gas companies and conducted a web-based seminar (webinar) to enable participants to recognize occupational disease earlier and enhance reporting in companies. We aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the webinar in increasing the intended knowledge. Method: The webinar was separated into three batches, with different participants per batch. Using a one-group pretest-posttest design, we utilized secondary data from IOMA. The effectiveness of the webinar was determined by participants' satisfaction and knowledge as measured by pre-test and post-test. After performing item analysis, we removed poor discriminating items in pre-test and post-test ( Results: Data was gathered from 147 subjects (23.8%, 34%, and 42.2% of the three batches, respectively). Except for company status in the second batch (P = 0.045), there was no significant difference in initial knowledge based on the individual factors studied. Significant knowledge improvement was observed post-webinar in each batch compared to the initial. (P < 0.05). The correlation between satisfaction and post-test scores was negligible (r < 0.3; P > 0.05). Conclusion: The initial knowledge of oil and gas company workers in early detection and reporting of OD was low (
Perubahan Perilaku Penggunaan Alat Pelindung Diri (APD) Pasca Terinfeksi COVID-19 pada Dokter di Indonesia: Sebuah Survei Nasional pada Awal Pandemi Herikurniawan, Herikurniawan; Yunihastuti, Evy; Syam, Ari F; Soemarko, Dewi Sumaryani Sumaryani; Wiraguna, Andrian
Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia Vol. 10, No. 2
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Introduction. Doctors have greater risk of acquiring COVID-19 due to occupational exposure. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is an essential factor in reducing COVID-19 transmission. We aimed to evaluate the behavior changes of PPE usage among doctors in Indonesia before and after getting COVID-19 infection in early pandemic. Methods. This was a descriptive online survey with cross-sectional design. This survey was conducted from October-December 2020 among Indonesian doctors who were COVID-19 survivors. Results. A total of 389 doctors who survived COVID-19 infection across Indonesia were included in the final analysis. Most participants were general practitioners and residents (69.2%) with a median age of 40 (22-28) years. After being infected, there was an improvement in the use of N95 respirator masks in isolation rooms (always: 80.9% from 70.2%; sometimes: 13.2% from 15.8%). An improvement in the use of other PPE before and after being infected with COVID-19 was also shown by the use of other PPE such as headcap (93.9% from 83.3%), face shield (90.4% from 83.3%), goggles (70.2% from 62.3%), gown (61.4% from 53.6%), hazmat suit (88.6% from 81.6%), boots (82.5% from 71.1%), and gloves (91.3% from 86.8%). Similar results were also shown in the use of PPE in other non-isolation rooms. Conclusion. After recovering from COVID-19 infection, these doctors showed an increase usage of adequate PPE both while on duty in isolation and non-isolation rooms.
Co-Authors -, Herqutanto Ade Mutiara Aditya Agung Prasetyo Agus Sugiharto Agustina, Amilya Ahmad Fuadi Ahmad Fuady Aldri Frinaldi Ambar Roestam Ambar W Roestam Amran Anggraeni, Caroline Anitasari Kusumawati Ari F Syam Aria Kekalih Arman, Fitri Arriz Akbar Sukadi Asep Barliana, Julie D. Bastaman Basuki Bernath Siagian Brastho Bramantyo Cahyono, Arie Denta Aditya Episana Desdiani, Desdiani Dewi Friska Dewi Yunia Fitria Dewi Yunia Fitriani Endang Parahyanti Ermita I. Ibrahim Evy Yunihastuti Faisal Yunus Ferdy Nurhadi Fifinela Raissa Finna Fitriana Firly Ratsmita Fita Rahmasari Fuk, Liem Jen Githa Rahmayunita Harahap, Sabasdin Harahap, Ummi Chairani Hardjono, Indra Herikurniawan, Herikurniawan Herlinah Herlinah Herqutanto - Herqutanto Herqutanto Herqutanto2 Hidayat, Marizca Saras Chitra Imron Khazim Indah S. Widyahening Indri, Olieve Irwan Suhadi Isbayuputra, Marsen Iwan Sugiarta Iwan Susilo Joko Izzatul Abadiyah Jonanda, Herik Okta Khoe, Levina Chandra Kresna, Andreas Kusuma, Mardiansyah Landauw, Martha Lim Jen Fuk Listya Tresnanti Mirtha, Listya Tresnanti Lusi Sandra Hutahaean Maha Putra, I Gede Mardianto, Umar Mariska, Tara Candida Marsen Isbayu Putra Marsen Isbayuputra Mohammad Firmansyah Monintja, Keyne Christa Muchtaruddin Mansyur Muhammad Ilyas Muhammad Ilyas Muhammad Ilyas Muhammad Ilyas Mulyana Mulyana Mulyantini, Astri Mutiara, Ade Novi Silvia Hardiany Nuri Purwito Adi Nuri Purwito Adi Nuri Purwito Adi Prihartanto, Joedo Priyono, Harim Pukovisa Prawiroharjo, Pukovisa Purnama, Ahmad Angga Putra, Marsen Isbayu Rakhmad Hidayat Ray Wagiu Basrowi Restuti, Ratna Dwi Retno A. Werdhani Riani Dwianasari, Riani Rita Ingewaty Wijaya Rita Ingewaty Wijaya Rosady, Dony Septriana Salim, Stellon SEPTELIA INAWATI WANANDI Sjarifuddin, Citra Nurhayati Slamet Ichsan Sofyan, Marwan Sri L. Menaldi Sri Linuwih Susetyo Wardhani, Sri Linuwih Susetyo Sudadi Hirawan Sulistomo, Astrid Sumirat, Ratih Nurdiany Tenny Sutarto Tri Mawanti, Wening Tukimun, Suci Tria Meirisa Vani Nur Pratami Wibowo, Suryo Wiraguna, Andrian Wiratman, Winnugroho Yessi Kualasari Yusuf, Prasandhya Astagiri Zarni Amri  Sugiarta,  Iwan