RISK FACTORS FOR MUSCULOSKELETAL COMPLAINTS AMONG NURSES AT AZ-ZAHRA GENERAL HOSPITAL, KALIREJO, CENTRAL LAMPUNG

Ananda Ajis  Triputra; William  Arisandi; Achmad  Djamil

doi:10.62710/6q3g2105

Authors

Ananda Ajis Triputra Public Health Study Program, Faculty of Health, Universitas Mitra Indonesia, Indonesia Author
William Arisandi Public Health Study Program, Faculty of Health, Universitas Mitra Indonesia, Indonesia Author
Achmad Djamil Public Health Study Program, Faculty of Health, Universitas Mitra Indonesia, Indonesia Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62710/6q3g2105

Keywords:

Duration of Work, Musculoskeletal Complaints, Nurses, Risk Factors

Abstract

Musculoskeletal complaints are a common occupational health problem among nurses because their work involves physical activity, non-ergonomic postures, and long working hours. This study aimed to analyze the association of age, gender, and daily working hours with musculoskeletal complaints among nurses at Az-Zahra Kalirejo General Hospital, Central Lampung. This quantitative cross-sectional study involved all 68 nurses through total sampling. Data were collected using a respondent characteristics questionnaire and the Nordic Body Map, then analyzed using the Chi-Square test and Prevalence Ratio (PR). Twenty-two nurses (32.4%) experienced musculoskeletal complaints. Age (p=0.765; PR=1.125; 95% CI 0.534–2.368) and gender (p=0.712; PR=0.877; 95% CI 0.434–1.770) were not associated with musculoskeletal complaints. Daily working hours were significantly associated with musculoskeletal complaints (p<0.001): complaints were reported by 44.9% of nurses working more than 8 hours per day, whereas none of the nurses working ≤8 hours per day reported complaints. Daily working hours should be considered in preventing musculoskeletal complaints through work scheduling, adequate rest breaks, and ergonomic practices, although the cross-sectional design cannot establish a causal relationship.

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