THE FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH LOW BACK PAIN COMPLAINTS AMONG EMPLOYEES OF STIKes CIREBON

Abstract

Background: Low back pain (LBP) is one of the occupational diseases that can cause disability, affect work productivity, and reduce well-being. This study aims to determine the factors associated with LBP complaints among employees of STIKes Cirebon. Methods: This research used a quantitative method with a cross-sectional design. The population in this study consisted of all employees of STIKes Cirebon, totaling 115 respondents, with samples taken using accidental sampling techniques. The instrument was a questionnaire administered through interviews. Data analysis was performed using the Chi Square test and logistic regression. Results: The statistical results of the Chi-Square test on sitting duration obtained a p-value of 0.044, which is significant with LBP complaints, while age had a p-value of 0.606, type of work had a p-value of 0.939, and level of physical activity had a p-value of 0.158, which is not significant with LBP complaints. The results of logistic regression showed that there were no significant variables. Conclusion: This study shows that sitting duration is a factor that has a significant relationship with Low back pain (LBP) complaints among the three other factors.