Factors Associated with Low Back Pain Complaints Among Village Apparatus Organization Employees in Citangkil Subdistrict, 2024

This study aims to analyze the factors associated with complaints of Low Back Pain (LBP) among employees of the Village Apparatus Organization (Organisasi Perangkat Desa/OPD) in Citangkil Subdistrict. LBP is a common health problem among office workers, often caused by prolonged sitting durations, non-ergonomic sitting postures, and high Body Mass Index (BMI), all of which can negatively impact productivity and quality of life. This research employed an analytical survey design with a cross-sectional approach, involving 41 OPD employees as respondents. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire covering information on BMI, sitting duration, and sitting posture. Spearman correlation test results showed a significant association between BMI and LBP complaints, with a p-value of 0.05 and an Odds Ratio (OR) of 9.899, indicating that employees with a high BMI are 9.899 times more likely to experience LBP compared to those with a normal BMI. In addition, sitting for more than 4 hours per day was significantly associated with LBP complaints (p = 0.02; OR = 12.061), suggesting that prolonged sitting increases the risk of LBP by 12.061 times. Non-ergonomic sitting posture was also significantly associated with LBP (p = 0.03; OR = 9.899).