Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Risk: Impact of Work Duration on Farmers

Nendyah Roestijawati; Mohammad Fakih; Massita Dwi Yuliani; Rizma Haidif Firinda; Ahmad Fawwaz Dafaulhaq

doi:10.20884/1.mhj.2025.5.1.14829

Nendyah Roestijawati Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, Medical Faculty Jenderal Soedirman University, Purwokerto, Indonesia
Mohammad Fakih Department of Neurology, Medical Faculty Jenderal Soedirman University, Purwokerto, Indonesia
Massita Dwi Yuliani Deparment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Medical Faculty Jenderal Soedirman University, Purwokerto, Indonesia
Rizma Haidif Firinda Deparment of Parasitology, Medical Faculty Jenderal Soedirman University, Purwokerto, Indonesia
Ahmad Fawwaz Dafaulhaq Medical Faculty Jenderal Soedirman University, Purwokerto, Indonesia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.20884/1.mhj.2025.5.1.14829

Abstract

Farmers, as an informal work group, are at high risk of occupational diseases, including Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). This study analyzes the relationship between work duration and suspected CTS incidence among farmers in Linggasari Village, Kembaran District, Banyumas Regency.An observational study was conducted on 72 farmers using interview methods, physical examinations, and CTS provocation tests. Data were analyzed bivariately using Chi-Square statistical testing. Of 72 respondents, 26 (36.11%) were suspected of having CTS, with 16 (61.54%) having work duration exceeding 52,320 hours. Among 46 respondents not suspected of CTS, 13 (28.26%) had work duration less than 52,230 hours. Statistical analysis revealed a p-value of 0.006 (p < 0.05), indicating a significant relationship between work duration and suspected CTS incidence. A statistically significant correlation exists between work duration and suspected CTS among farmers.