Faktor - Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Keluhan Low Back Pain pada Pekerja di Pusat Industri Kecil Kota Medan

Abstract

Low back pain is pain felt in the lower back to the buttock crease that can radiate to the legs. Low back pain is one of the most common occupational diseases, especially in tailors and particularly workers at the Small Industry Centre in Medan City. The workers sew with a static posture for a long time every day. This study aims to analyse the relationship between age, length of service, work posture, and length of work with low back pain complaints in workers at the Small Industry Centre of Medan City. This type of research uses a cross-sectional approach. This type of research uses a cross-sectional approach. This study used a total sampling technique involving all workers at the Small Industry Centre of Medan City as many as 35 people as samples. The data collection method used the Nordic body map questionnaire and REBA observation sheet. Data were analysed using the Spearman Correlation test. The results showed no significant relationship between age and low back pain complaints (p-value = 0.289), but there was a significant relationship between working period and low back pain complaints (p-value = 0.024), there was a significant relationship between work posture and low back pain complaints (p-value = 0.046), and there was a significant relationship between work duration and low back pain complaints (p-value = 0.023). It is recommended for workers to pay attention to work postures during work, stretching regularly, and take regular breaks.