Paparan pestisida terhadap kejadian penyakit paru obstruktif kronis pada petani di Sumatera Utara
Abstract: This study aims to
analyze and describe the risk of exposure to pesticides (age, sex, education,
smoking habits, length of service, time ofspraying, number of pesticides and
personal protective equipment) related to the incidence of COPD to farmers in
Barus Jahe, Karo District. Methods: This case control study with a total
sample of 90 people, consisting of 45cases and 45 controls. Samples were taken
by simple random sampling. Data analysis was performed using univariable tests,
bivariable withChi-square tests and multivariable with logistic regression.
Results: Therewas a significant correlation between age, gender, education,
employment,personal protective equipment to the incidence of COPD, while there
was no significant association between the time of spraying, the amount of pesticides
and smoking status with the incidence of COPD. The most influential factors on
the incidence of COPD is the working period and personal protective equipment.
Conclusion: Farmers should always usepersonal protective equipment and
appropriate dosage of pesticide asstated on the packaging label. Public health
office also can reduce COPD infections with early detection to farmers who
exposed to pesticides everyday.
Keywords: COPD; pesticides;
farmer; sphirometry
PENULIS: Jernita Sinaga , Nurliyani , Yusrizal Djam’an
Saleh
Kode Jurnal: jpkedokterandd170555