Relationship Between Age and Occupation with the Incidence of Inguinal Hernia at Nur Hidayah Hospital

An inguinal hernia occurs when an organ or tissue protrudes through a weakened area in the abdominal wall, often at the locus minoris resistentiae.Age and occupation are significant risk factors for this condition.This study aims to examine the relationship between age and occupation with the incidence of inguinal hernia at Nur Hidayah Hospital, Bantul.This study utilized an observational cross-sectional design, analyzing medical records from Nur Hidayah Hospital, Bantul, for the 2022-2023 period.A purposive sampling technique was applied, yielding 45 medical records.Among the 45 patients, 91.9% (41 patients) were male, reaffirming the male predominance in inguinal hernia cases.Patients aged 45 years accounted for 75.6% (34 cases), highlighting the role of age-related muscle weakening.Occupation was also a crucial factor, with 48.9% (22 patients) engaged in heavy labor, suggesting a strong occupational influence.The majority of cases (86.7%, 39 cases) were medial inguinal hernias commonly associated with acquired muscle weakness.Statistical analysis revealed a significant relationship between age and inguinal hernia incidence (p = 0.001) and between occupation and inguinal hernia incidence (p = 0.002).This study confirms a strong correlation between age, occupation, and inguinal hernia incidence at Nur Hidayah Hospital, Bantul.Older individuals and those engaged in physically demanding jobs are at higher risk.These findings emphasize the need for preventive measures, including workplace ergonomics, corestrengthening exercises, and early screening programs for high-risk individuals.