Sikap Kerja dan Risiko Musculoskeletal Disorders pada Pekerja Laundry
Journal Title: Kesmas: National Public Health Journal - Year 2014, Vol 8, Issue 7
Abstract
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are disorders of muscle function, tendons, nerves, blood vessels, bones and ligaments that usually occur in workers with work activities using muscle power, such as laundry workers. The study aimed to determine the attitude of the working relationship with the risk of MSDs in the Nothren Purwokerto district. Type cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach. The sampling technique using quota sampling with inclusion criteria of the respondents worked only on one particular part of the laundry work, they do not have any communication limilimitations and exclusion criteria respondents out of work and not willing to be the respondent. Based on these criteria obtained a sample of 150 people with a quota of each section is taken as a sample of 30 people, which is part of the weighing, washing, drying, ironing and packing. The results showed that the attitude of work-related MSDs are at the risk of leaching (p value= 0.014, p< 0.05). While the attitude of the weighing part employment (p= 0.77), drying (p= 0.257), ironing (p= 0.109), and packaging (p= 0.370) was not associated with risk of MSDs, because the value of p> 0.05. So it is concluded that only work attitude on the part pose a risk of MSDs washing. Therefore, it is necessary to intervene in the form of job training wash right attitude.
Authors and Affiliations
Nur Ulfah, Siti Harwanti, Panuwun Joko Nurchayo
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP455724
- DOI 10.21109/kesmas.v0i0.371
- Views 60
- Downloads 0
Efektivitas Air Perasan Kulit Jeruk Manis sebagai Larvasida Nyamuk Aedes aegypti
Dengue hemorrhagic fever is transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquito that can be prevented with temefos. Sustainable use affects on mosquito resistance and environmental damage. Therefore, it needs natural larvasides by usi...
Peran Gizi dan Perkembangan Kognitif Anak
Anak-anak tumbuh secara fisik dan mental. Pada masa ini, keterampilan dalam hal observasi dan interaksi dengan sekelilingnya terus ditingkatkan. Selain itu, lompatan yang luar biasa dalam berproses, menyimpan, dan menggu...
Effect of Nutrition Counseling Knowledge and Attitude Toward Mother breastfeeding and Baby Growth in Sub Lubuk Pakam
To implement exclusive breastfeeding program, breastfeeding mothers should have a good knowledge. One way to gain knowledge is by providing nutritional counseling. This study aimed to determine the effect of nutrition co...
Dimensi Mutu Pelayanan Kebidanan terhadap Kepuasan Pasien Program Jampersal
In order to reduce maternal mortality rate and infant mortality rate, in achieving the Millennium Development Goals set policy, that every mother who gave birth, her labor costs borne by the government through assurance...
Factors Influencing Immunisation Schedule Adherence and Completion at the Regional Level in the Philippines
The leading causes of infant deaths are largely preventable and there are reasons from both the supply and the demand sides of healthcare why they may be perpetuating. This study aimed to ascertain factors affecting the...