Risk factor affecting symptoms of respiratory disorder in palm oil mill workers at PT.X Banyuasin Regency

<bold>Objective:</bold> Exposure of palm oil mill air pollution can cause symptoms of respiratory disorders which can reduce the quality of workers. This study aimed to identify the risk factors that affecting symptoms of respiratory disorder in palm oil mill workers at PT.X Banyuasin Regency <bold>Methods:</bold> This study is an observational study with a cross-sectional approach. This study used a descriptive and analytical design with a sample of 148 workers who were exposed to factory air pollution every day. We included all workers who met the criteria, worker data was obtained from filling out questionnaires and simple physical examination. We utilized several statistical methods, including frequency distribution tables, crosstabulation, and logistic regression. <bold>Results:</bold> The majority of symptoms experienced by workers are sneez, cough, runny nose, and shortness of breath. The analysis showed the relation of symptoms of respiratory disorder in palm oil mill workers at PT.X Banyuasin Regency on several risk factors. Worker who rarely use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) masks (p= 0.014; OR=5.200; 95%CI=1.403-19.277), moderate-low physical activity (p=0.005; OR=5.411; 95%CI=1.659-17.650), length of work ≥5 years (p=0.032; OR=3.628; 95%CI=1.117-11.775), active smoker (p=0.001; OR=5.689; 95%CI=2.107-15.358), age ≥40 years old (p=0,901; OR=1.075; 95%CI=0.346-3.338), obesity(p=0,339; OR=1.780;95%CI=0.546-5.803). <bold>Conclusion:</bold> This study found that rarely use of PPE masks, moderate-low physical activity, length of work ≥5 years, and active smoker are affecting symptoms of respiratory disorder in palm oil mill workers at PT.X Banyuasin Regency