HUBUNGAN USIA DAN GETARAN MEKANIS DENGAN KELUHAN CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME PADA PEKERJA BENGKEL MOTOR DI PT GENERAL INTEGRATED COMPANY PONDOK AREN KOTA TANGERANG SELATAN

Abstract

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a type of musculoskeletal disorder in the upper extremity with a considerable prevalence rate. Based on data from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH, 2004) the number of CTS cases occupies the third highest position based on the distribution of types of injuries or diseases in cases of musculoskeletal disorders. Knowing the relationship between age and mechanical vibrations with complaints of carpal tunnel syndrome in motorcycle repair  workers at PT General Integrated Company Pondok Aren, South Tangerang City. This study is an analytical study with a cross-sectional approach. The object in this study is the Motor Repair Shop Workers at PT. General Integrated Company pondok Aren South Tangerang City. This research uses methods of observation, interviewing and filling out questionnaires. The sampling technique uses total sampling with a total sample of up to 30 people. The data were analyzed using the Chi-Square test based on the results of the study that showed a significant relationship between age, and mechanical vibrations (p-value = 0.000) with complaints of carpal tunnel syndrome.

ABSTRAKCarpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) merupakan salah satu jenis gangguan muskuloskeletal pada ekstremitas atas dengan angka prevalensi yang cukup besar. Berdasarkan data National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH, 2004) jumlah kasus CTS menempati posisi ketiga tertinggi berdasarkan sebaran jenis cedera atau penyakit pada kasus musculoskeletal disorders. Mengetahui hubungan umur dan getaran mekanis dengan keluhan carpal tunnel syndrome pada pekerja bengkel pada pekerja bengkel motor sepeda motor di PT General Integrated Company Pondok Aren Kota Tangerang Selatan. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Objek dalam penelitian ini adalah pekerja Bengkel Motor di PT. Perusahaan Umum Terpadu Pondok Aren Kota Tangerang Selatan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode observasi, wawancara, dan pengisian kuesioner. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan total sampling dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 30 orang. Data dianalisis menggunakan uji Chi-square berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang menunjukkan hubungan yang signifikan antara usia dan getaran mekanis (p-value =0,000) dengan keluhan carpal tunnel syndrome.