Mukhtabar: Journal of Medical Laboratory Technology
Vol 2 No 1 (2024): Mukhtabar: Journal of Medical Laboratory Technology (April 2024)

Overview of Hemoglobin Levels in Construction Workers in Tanjungsari Village, Sukaresik District, Tasikmalaya Regency

Fauziah, Vina Sylvia (Unknown)
Istianah, Euis Tia (Unknown)
Wilujeng, Endang Octaviana (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Apr 2024

Abstract

Background & Objective: Hemoglobin is a tetrametric protein that binds iron (Fe) compounds that have an important role in the body, namely transporting oxygen from the organs of respiration throughout the body, and exchanging it with carbon dioxide from peripheral tissues to be released through the organs of respiration. Hemoglobin levels can be influenced by several factors, one of which is moderate to heavy-intensity physical activity. This study aims to determine haemoglobin levels in construction workers. Method: This research is a descriptive study with a total sampling technique conducted in May 2023.  Respondents in this study were 35 construction workers. Sampling was carried out in Tanjungsari Village, Sukaresik District, Tasikmalaya Regency and the examination was carried out at the Hematology Laboratory of STIKes Muhammadiyah Ciamis. Measurement using the Cyanmethemoglobin method with the instrument used is a photometer. The examination results were processed and displayed in table format for narration. Result: This study found normal haemoglobin levels in 23 respondents (66%), and 12 respondents (34%) with abnormal or below-normal haemoglobin levels in construction workers. Conclusion: It can be concluded that the average results of haemoglobin levels in construction workers are normal. Future research is expected to research the relationship between working duration and haemoglobin in heavy workers.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

mjmlt

Publisher

Subject

Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Chemistry Health Professions Immunology & microbiology

Description

Mukhtabar Journal of Medical Laboratory Technology (MJMLT) is a peer-reviewed journal published by the Research and Community Service Board of STIKes Muhammadiyah Ciamis since 2023. MJMLT is registered with the International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) with e-ISSN: 2987-0224. This journal is also ...