Faktor-Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Keluhan Tinea Pedis Pekerja Jasa Cuci Mobil di Kecamatan Rantau Selatan Kota Rantauprapat Tahun 2025

Abstract

Tinea pedis also known as athlete's foot, is a common fungal skin infection affecting the feet, estimated to impact 3 percent of the world's population, especially in humid tropical climates like Indonesia. This disease is frequently found in individuals working in wet and damp environments, including car wash workers who are continuously exposed to water and high humidity. These working conditions, coupled with a lack of personal hygiene practices, create an ideal environment for the growth of dermatophyte fungi. Tinea pedis symptoms, which vary from itching to severe pain, can disrupt worker productivity. Given the high percentage of informal workers in Indonesia, including the car wash service sector, as well as initial findings of Tinea pedis complaints among workers in Rantau Selatan Sub-District, this study aims to identify factors related to Tinea pedis complaints in car wash service workers in Rantau Selatan Sub-District Rantauprapat City in 2025. This study is a quantitative analytical research with a cross-sectional approach. The study population was all car wash workers in Rantau Selatan Sub-District, with a total sampling of 31 respondents. The independent variables studied were age, length of service, working hours, and personal hygiene. Tinea pedis complaints were measured through questionnaires and direct interviews with car wash workers. Data analysis used the chi-square test with a 95 percent confidence level (α=0.05). The research results showed no relationship between age and Tinea pedis complaints (p=0.981). Meanwhile, there was a relationship between length of service (p=0.002), working hours (p=0.009), and personal hygiene (p=0.027) with Tinea pedis complaints. The majority of workers experienced itching and stinging complaints in their foot area. Workers should pay close attention to personal hygiene, particularly correct foot care, ensuring their feet remain dry to avoid creating damp conditions that contribute to the risk of Tinea pedis.