Carpal Tunnel Syndrome on Traditional Boat Driver in Kutai Kartanegara District of East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Abstract
A cross-sectional study was conducted on 45 drivers of traditional
boat in Kutai Kartanegara to identify carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)
prevalence and its risk factors.The independent variables consisted of
age, vibration, heat pressure, working period, working time, and
history of disease, while the dependent variable was CTS. The
research instruments used were Phalen test, vibration analyzer, heat
stress area monitor and questionnaire. Chi square and multiple
logistic regression were applied to identify the correlation between
CTS prevalence and other parameters. The results showed that the
CTS prevalence of 82.2% was found, and it correlated significantly
with age (p=0,000), vibration (p=0,000), length of work (p=0,000),
working period (p=0,000), and history of disease (p=0.019). History of
disease, length of work, and exposure of vibration are the most
dominant variables affecting CTS. It is suggested for stake holders to
improve the primary prevention efforts.
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