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Hubungan Antara Faktor Individu Dan Terjadinya Kelelahan (Fatigue) Pada Pekerja Kantor Di Masa Transisi Pandemi Ke Endemi Covid-19, Maghfira Hernayanti, L. Meily Kurniawidjaja, Nova Amalia Sakina

National Journal of Occupational Health and Safety

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed almost all aspects of human life, including the workforce. The Work from Home (WFH) policy causes irregular working hours. This causes fatigue in workers during the transition from the pandemic to the Covid-19 endemic. Many factors cause work fatigue to occur, one of which is individual factors. This study aims to determine the correlation between individual factors (family social life, sleep quality, sleep quantity, health disorders, psychological, and unhealthy behavior) with the occurrence of fatigue in office workers during the transition from the pandemic to the Covid-19 endemic. Data collection was carried out by disctributing …

Analisis Pengaruh Faktor Personal Dan Faktor Organisasi Terhadap Perilaku Tidak Selamat Pada Pekerja Konstruksi, Gavin Andre Irhandy, Dadan Erwandi

National Journal of Occupational Health and Safety

Construction industry has a high hazard and high risk to allow work accident. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of individual risk factor and organizational risk factor associated with unsafe behavior or substandard action in construction workers. This study used a cross sectional study design. The instrument used for collecting data and this research conducted in Mei – July 2021 involving 165 workers in the sports center stadium construction project Banten. The result of this research indicate age has a positive effect but not significant against unsafe behavior or substandard action. While education level, work experience …

Gambaran Faktor Psikososial Dan Gejala Stres Kerja Pada Karyawan Kantor Proyek Pembangunan X, Vania Widyadhari Haris Putri, L. Meily Kurniawidjaja

National Journal of Occupational Health and Safety

This study aims to describe the perception of workers on psychosocial factors and to find out the symptoms of occupational stress among the staff. The dependent variables are occupational stress symptoms, while the independent variables are individual characteristics, context to work, and content of work. The research design is cross sectional, using online questionnaire and involving all 51 employees. Univariate analysis is using computer software. Perception of psychosocial factors refers to the average score, 1.00-3.00 is poor and 3.01-5.00 is good. The results showed psychosocial factors in context to work were perceived as poor, namely decision latitude and control (2.92) …

Analisis Faktor Risiko Keluhan Subjektif Gangguan Muskuloskeletal (Msds) Pada Guru Dan Murid Sma Akibat Pembelajaran Jarak Jauh Di Bogor, Heykal Aldaffa Azizie, Indri Hapsari Hapsari Susilowati

National Journal of Occupational Health and Safety

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many community activities to be limited, including the education aspect in Indonesia, which implements online learning (PJJ). This online learning makes all learning activities being online and requires teachers and students to be in front of their gadgets to carry out online learning. This PJJ activity certainly has an ergonomic risk that causing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). This study aims to determine the risk of ergonomics during online learning activities for high school teachers and students in Bogor. The method in this study is a cross-sectional study design using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire and additional questionnaire …

Analisis Hubungan Faktor Fisik Dan Psikososial Terhadap Keluhan Gangguan Otot Tulang Rangka Akibat Kerja Pada Guru Smk Negeri Di Kota Pekanbaru, Maria Yolanda Florensia, Baiduri Widanarko

National Journal of Occupational Health and Safety

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are one of the most common occupational health problems among workers, including teachers. High work demand and awkward posture are among the most common risk factors. In addition, individual characteristics are included as risk factors that can increase these complaints. Thus, the purpose of this research is to analyze the relationship between individual characteristics, physical and psychosocial risk factors against WMSDs on teachers at State Vocational High School. This research was conducted in April – July 2021 using various questionnaires like NMQ, QEC, and a combination of psychosocial questionnaires. A cross-sectional study design was used in …

Analisis Faktor Risiko Ergonomi Terhadap Keluhan Gangguan Muskuloskeletal Pada Pekerja Umkm Pengrajin Alas Kaki Di Kecamatan Ciomas, Dita Mayasari, Indri Hapsari Hapsari Susilowati

National Journal of Occupational Health and Safety

Work activity on footwear Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) such as sitting work position, bending down, neck bend, long duration of work and uncertain can cause pain that lead to musculoskeletal disorder complaint. This research aim to analyze individual risk factors, occupational risk factors, work environment risk factors, and work equipment risk factors against musculoskeletal disorder complaint on footwear MSMEs workers in Ciomas district. This research using cross sectional study design. The result of the research showed that 84,7% of respondent have a musculoskeletal disorder complaint. On some risk factors researched, there was a significant relationship between individual risk …

Examining The Roles Of Acculturative Stressors And Cultural Factors In Major Health And Safety Issues Among Hispanic/Latino Farmworkers, Brenda Berumen-Flucker

Health Services Research Dissertations

Statement of the problem: Hispanic/Latino farmworkers are at increased risk of adverse health and safety outcomes. Heightened levels of acculturative stress and the unique cultural characteristics and beliefs reported by this group increase workers’ vulnerability for adverse outcomes.

Method: The first project consisted of a systematic review examining threats to the health and safety of Hispanic/Latino agricultural workers attributable to climate change, focusing specifically on their risk for heat-related illnesses (HRI) and cultural factors and beliefs increasing workers’ vulnerability for HRI. The second project was a secondary data analysis focused on identifying potential relationships between acculturative stressors, cultural factors, and …

On Job Resiliency Training, Tailored For Hospital Nurses: A Feasibility Study, Zach Gerber, Sigal Shafran-Tikva, David Anaki

Journal of Wellness

Introduction: Burnout is a primary threat to professional wellness and performance. It reflects work-related emotional stress and is commonly manifested among professional caregivers. This study explores whether self-compassion training can alleviate hospital nurses' work-related emotional stress and burnout.

Methods: In the present study, we conducted a weekly, 7-session, self-compassion training program among 15 hospital nurses, primarily working in critical care units, between January 22, 2020, and March 4, 2020. A group of nine other nurses, comprising a waiting list for the following training workshop, served as a control group. Beyond feasibility assessment, we also measured outcome effects according to previous …

The Power Of 20-Minute Naps To Zen Time, Lee Rockwell

IPS/BAS 495 Undergraduate Capstone Projects

Naps are not just for National Nap Day on March 13^th (SHRM, 2019) and naps aren’t only for toddlers. Approximately 1 in 3 American adults nap, according to previous Pew Research Center data (Everyday Health, 2022). Research has shown that the workplace needs to offer separate time for their employees to take a 20-minute power nap or Zen time. Zen time can be defined as relaxed or feeling peaceful (Zen Definitions, 2022). ‌Some people would consider napping to be lazy. However, it is the opposite. A survey by Mattress Nerd of 2,000 adults showed nappers considered themselves more productive …

Dérivation De Règles De Prédiction Clinique Pour Dépister Les Patients Ayant Une Lombalgie Non Aiguë Manifestant Un Succès Thérapeutique Lors D’Un Programme D’Exercice De Stabilisation Lombaire, Christian Larivière, Marie-France Coutu, Sharon M. Henry, Richard Preuss, Nicolas Roy, Khalil Rabhi

Rapports de recherche scientifique

Les exercices physiques permettent de réduire la douleur et les incapacités chez les gens souffrant d’une lombalgie non aiguë (> 3-4 semaines), mais ces effets sont limités. Pour rehausser l’efficacité de ce type d’intervention, il faut déterminer quels patients répondent le mieux à chaque modalité d’exercice (arrimage patient/intervention) et pour quelles raisons (mécanismes sous-jacents). Dans la présente recherche, l’intérêt est porté à un programme d’exercices de stabilisation lombaire (PESL), une modalité active d’exercice gagnant en crédibilité et en popularité. Deux objectifs ont été poursuivis : (1) finaliser l’étape de dérivation de règles de prédiction clinique (RPC) de succès^[1] pour …

Studi Kasus Penatalaksanaan Terapi Okupasi Bersumberdayamasyarakat Dalam Aktivitas Memasak Pada Penderita Strokedi Desa Setisari, Hermito Gidion, Muhammad Luthfi, Dini Fajariani, Aditya Denny Pratama

Jurnal Fisioterapi Terapan Indonesia

Stroke is a health problem that affects a person's independence. Occupational therapists can carry out community-based occupational therapy (TOBM) in intervening in stroke patients. The aim of this intervention is to improve the patient's ability to cook from an occupational therapy perspective. In community service through TOBM, stroke patients in Siteari village were given an intervention for 1 month to assess an increase in independence in cooking. There are results that TOBM can increase patient independence in cooking.

Book Review: Urban Health | Emerging Public Health Perspectives, Demi Miriam

Journal of Research Initiatives

Book Review

Book Title: Urban Health | Emerging public health perspectives

Editors: Fernandes & Grewal, 2021

Publisher: Global South Strategies

Publication: 02 September 2021

City: Mangalore, India

Total No. of Pages: 341

Price (in INR): 950 (Paperback)

ISBN-13: 978-8195336418

A Review Of The Standard Of Care Owed To Australian Firefighters From A Safety Perspective—The Differences Between Academic Theory And Legal Obligations, Greg Penney, Greg Smith, Simon Ridge, Marcus Cattani

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Working in high consequence yet low frequency, events Australian fire service Incident Controllers are required to make critical decisions with limited information in time-poor environments, whilst balancing competing priorities and pressures, to successfully solve dynamic large-scale disaster situations involving dozens of personnel within the Incident Management Team, including of front-line responders from multiple jurisdictions. They must also do this within the boundaries of public and political expectations, industrial agreements, and the legal requirement to maintain a safe workplace for all workers, inclusive of volunteers. In addition to these operational objectives, fire services must also provide realistic training to prepare frontline …

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Bph): A Comprehensive Analysis Of The Malaise And Summarizing Possible Management Options Through Phytotherapeutic Agents, Shan Sasidharan, Kumarapillai Parameswaran Srinivasakumar, Sandeep Poddar, Amiya Bhaumik, Sreemoy Kanti Das, Hareendran Nair J

Kesmas

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a severe illness affecting middle-aged and geriatric male patients. This disease normally occurs at the age of 40 or above and is also associated with sexual dysfunction. Alpha-blockers and 5α-reductase inhibitors are the preferred drugs practiced to treat BPH. However, invasive surgical therapy remains the gold standard for managing the condition in the case of refractory and intricate BPH conditions. Due to the fear of sexual dysfunction and the detrimental influence on their quality of life, most patients seek to avoid synthetic drugs and surgery. For this reason, several patients turn to phytotherapy and other …

Knowledge, Attitudes, And Covid-19 Prevention Practices Of Healthcare Workers In Indonesia: A Mobile-Based Cross-Sectional Survey, Besral Besral, Zulvi Wiyanti, Dion Zein Nurizin, Milla Herdayati, R Sutiawan, Martya Rahmaniati, Popy Yuniar

Kesmas

Knowledge of disease can affect attitudes and prevention practices, and wrong attitudes and practices can directly increase the risk of disease infection. This study aimed to describe the knowledge, attitudes, and COVID-19 prevention practice of healthcare workers in Indonesia and factors associated with prevention practices. A mobile-based cross-sectional survey was conducted in August 2020 with 254 healthcare workers in Indonesia. The self-administered questionnaire consisted of four parts: 1) sociodemographic information, 2) knowledge of COVID-19, 3) attitudes and anxiety toward COVID-19, and 4) COVID-19 prevention practices. The results indicated that healthcare workers in Indonesia had excellent knowledge and positive attitudes about …

Treatment Adherence And Incidence Of Coronary Heart Disease In Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients, Ahmad Sahlan Baniu, Rani Sauriasari, Woro Riyadina, Pradana Soewondo

Kesmas

Previous studies showed that uncontrolled blood sugar and long-term use of several types of antidiabetic could increase the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). This study aimed to compare the incidence of CHD in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients showing treatment adherence and non-adherence behavior over four years. This was a retrospective cohort study with data sets obtained from the Bogor Cohort Study of Non-Communicable Disease Risk Factors. All study subjects were not diagnosed with CHD at the beginning of the study. The sample was divided into two groups; one had adhered to treatment from health centers and followed …

Local Wisdom Enriching Complementary Feeding Practices During Disaster Situations In Indonesia, Astuti Astuti, Happy Hayati, Fajar Tri Waluyanti, Dessie Wanda

Kesmas

This study aimed to analyze complementary food fulfillment during disaster situations in Indonesia since it frequently experiences natural disasters and young children face unique challenges related to their feeding needs in disaster situations. This qualitative case study based on the Mount Merapi eruption and Sumedang landslide in 2021 collected data using observations, forum group discussions, and in-depth interviews; then, a thematic analysis was conducted. This study involved 17 participants, including Non-governmental Organizations (NGO) activists, health workers, residents involved in making complementary foods, and primary caregivers of children aged 6–24 months. This study found that there were five themes generated from …

Infarct Diameter For Predicting Cognitive Dysfunction In Ischemic Stroke Survivors In West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, Herpan Syafii Harahap, Setyawati Asih Putri, Yanna Indrayana, Hasan Amin, Fransisca Ika Mahardika

Kesmas

Cognitive dysfunction is an important consequence of ischemic stroke, which can progress in the first few years and is primarily determined by clinical factors. This study aimed to investigate the clinical determinants of cognitive dysfunction in stroke survivors in West Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia. This cross-sectional study assessed 255 ischemic stroke survivors with a mean age of 57.1±9.3 years old and 29–79 years old, recruited consecutively in three main hospitals in West Nusa Tenggara Province between March 2019 and October 2021. Categorical data collected included age, sex, education level, clinical determinants of ischemic stroke, and cognitive status of the patients. …

Muscle Dysmorphia In Fitness Center Members: Its Affecting Factors And Impacts, Deny Yudi Fitranti, Nurmasari Widyastuti, Etika Ratna Noer, Ayu Rahadiyanti, Fillah Fithra Dieny, Rachma Purwanti, Dewi Kurnia Sandi, Widya Destikasari

Kesmas

Muscle dysmorphia (MD) has several impacts on the decline in social and health functions. This study aimed to determine the correlation between MD with eating behaviors and exercise loading among fitness center members and analyze the factors affecting it. This study used a cross-sectional design with 100 subjects chosen by a consecutive sampling method at three fitness centers in Semarang City. The subjects were all male members of an active fitness center between 17 and 45 years. The data of MD were obtained using the Drive Muscular Scale (DMS), while eating behavior data were obtained using the Eating Attitude Test-40 …

Determinants Of The Coexistence Dual Form Of Malnutrition In Pairs Of Mother And Child Aged 6 – 59 Months In Bogor District 2019, Maulina Dwi Krismanita, Triyanti Triyanti, Ahmad Syafiq, Trini Sudiarti

Kesmas

The dual form of malnutrition (DFM) is defined as multiple nutritional problems in the same household and time. This study aimed to determine the related factor to DFM incidence in pairs of mothers and children aged 6–59 months in Bogor District in 2019. This cross-sectional study used secondary data on the Nutrition and Health of Babakan Madang Subdistrict Toddlers in 2019 and Nutrition Intake and Stunting of Children Under-Five in Bogor District, West Java Province, involving a total sample of 274 households. The dependent variable in this study was DFM, while the independent variables were maternal age during pregnancy, maternal …