Hubungan Penggunaan Backpack Dengan Kejadian Low Back Pain Pada Mahasiswa Universitas Riau
Abstract: The aim of this
research was to identify the correlation between using of backpack and incidence
of low back pain in University of Riau’s student. The design was descriptive
correlational research with cross sectional approach. The sampling technique
was cluster sampling with 100 respondents which was selected based on inclusion
criteria. This research used questionnaire for variable of using backpack and
observation sheet for incidence of low back pain. The univariate analysis was
done by using distributions of frequencies and bivariate analysis was done by
using chi-square test. The result showed, there was the correlation between
appropriate backpack, balance, carry less and duration of using backpack with
the incidence of low back pain (p value 0,003;0,000;0,000;0,000) and there was
no correlation between medical history and incident of low back pain (p value
0,102). According to this research, it
is necessary for University of Riau’s student to select appropriate backpack,
balance, carry less to reduce the
incidence of low back pain.
Penulis: Etra Fianus Hendri,
Ari Pristiana Dewi, Darwin Karim
Kode Jurnal: jpkeperawatandd140496
