Media Kesehatan Masyarakat
Vol 4 No 2 (2022): Media Kesehatan Masyarakat (Agustus)

Analysis of Factors Related to Low Back Pain in Stone Cutting Workers in Pero Village, Southwest Sumba District

Robertus Ngongo Lelu (Universitas Nusa Cendana)
Utma Aspatria (Universitas Nusa Cendana)
Amelya B. Sir (Universitas Nusa Cendana)



Article Info

Publish Date
06 Aug 2022

Abstract

Low back pain is a health problem often experienced by stone-cutting workers. This study aims to analyze the factors associated with low back pain complaints in stone-cutting workers. This research was an analytic observation with a cross-sectional design. The research was conducted in Pero Village, Southwest Sumba District, in February-March 2020. The population consisted of 46 stone-cutting workers in Pero Village. The sample was taken using a total sampling technique. The statistical test used was the chi-square test with α=0.05. The results showed complaints of low back pain were related to work attitude (p=0.042), age (p=0.000), years of work (p=0.000), and length of work (p=0.031), while stretching did not associate with lower back pain (p=0.947). Stone cutting workers are recommended to have correct work posture (ergonomics) and to take time to rest, thereby minimizing the risk of LBP, especially for workers aged >30 years.

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Journal Info

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MKM

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Subject

Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health Social Sciences

Description

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat is a peer-reviewed journal. It publishes original papers, reviews and short reports on all aspects of the science, philosophy, and practice of public health. It is aimed at all public health practitioners and researchers and those who manage and deliver public health ...