Factors Associated With Low Back Pain (lbp) In Workers At The Tanah Putih Rokan Hilir Sub-district Office In 2021
Skripsi
Published 2021
Puji Andini
Low Back Pain (LBP) is a symptom of pain in the lower back and is a work
related musculoskeletal disorder. This pain can be in the form of local pain,
radicular pain or both, which is felt between the corners of the lower ribs to the
lower buttocks, namely in the lumbar or lumbo-sacral area and is often
accompanied by radiating pain to the legs and feet Several important risk factors
related to the incidence of Low Back Pain (LBP) are categorized into 3, namely
individual factors, occupational factors, and environmental factors. Based on a
preliminary survey conducted at the Tanah Putih Rokan Hilir sub-district office
regarding Low Back Pain (LBP) in 7 workers, 5 people experienced Low Back
Pain (LBP) and 2 people did not experience Low Back Pain (LBP). The purpose
of this is to determine the factors associated with Low Back Pain (LBP). This type
of research is a quantitative research using a Cross Sectional approach. This
research was conducted at the Tanah Putih Rokan Hilir sub-district office using a
total sampling technique, namely the entire population of respondents who will be
sampled. The research measuring instrument is a questionnaire. Furthermore,
analyzed univariate and bivariate using chi square test. The results of the study
showed that the factors associated with Low Back Pain (LBP) were age (P value =
0.001 < 0 xss=removed> 35 years and working period > 5 years to be able to exercise
regularly, avoid stress, maintain posture, reduce weight, stop smoking, and
improve sleeping position.