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Relationship between Work Posture and Musculoskeletal Disorders among Farmers in North Metro, Lampung Province

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Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a high prevalence health problem in the farming population with a significant impact on productivity and quality of life. This study aims to analyze the relationship between work posture and the risk of MSDs complaints in farmers in North Metro District, Lampung Province. This study used a cross-sectional design with quantitative analysis conducted in April-July 2025 on 329 farmers in North Metro District using stratified random sampling technique. The research instruments included Nordic Body Maps for MSDs screening and Anthropometric Workplace Biomechanical Assessment questionnaire for work posture assessment. The results of the Nordic Body Maps questionnaire showed 41.3% of respondents experienced a high risk of MSDs with a homogeneous distribution of complaints in all anatomical segments. Non-ergonomic work postures were mostly in the slightly high category (45.6%). The analysis showed that there was a relationship between work posture and the risk of MSDs complaints ((p-value <0.005, OR 68.933, 95% CI 26.521-179.171)). Comprehensive interventions through ergonomic modifications, optimal posture education, and lifestyle management are needed to mitigate the prevalence of MSDs in the farming population.

The Relationship Between Diet and Cholesterol Levels Among Farmers in Ulubelu District, Tanggamus Regency, Lampung Province

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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) in farming populations is a health concern that can reduce productivity in the agricultural sector. Some of the factors that determine the risk of developing CVD are diet and cholesterol levels. This study aimed to identify early CVD risk in coffee farmers in Ulubelu district, Tanggamus Regency, Lampung Province by analysing the relationship between diet and cholesterol levels. This study used a cross-sectional design with quantitative analysis and was conducted in February-March 2025 with a total sample of 92 people obtained by purposive sampling technique. Dietary data were collected using the Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) and cholesterol levels were measured using the Easy Touch GCU Meter device. Data were analysed using chi-square test on IBM SPSS Statistics 20 software. The results showed that 53.3% of the farmers were <50 years old, 37% had grade 1 hypertension, the majority had a normal BMI (82.6%), were active smokers (71.7%) and had a high level of physical activity (88%). Assessment of diet and cholesterol levels revealed 49 individuals (53.3 %) with poor diet and 49 individuals (53.3 %) with high cholesterol. The Chi-square test showed that there was no relationship between diet and cholesterol levels (p-value 1.000 OR = 0.983 95% CI 0.433 – 2.234).

Effectiveness of the Combination of Infrared Radiation (IRR) and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Interventions on the Functional Ability of Low Back Pain Farmers: A Quasi Experimental Study

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Low back pain (LBP) is an acute or chronic pain that can be felt in the waist area or in the lumbosacral area. One way to deal with LBP complaints is to use infrared radiation (IRR) and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the combination of IRR and TENS on the functional abilities of farmers with LBP. The quasi-experimental study was conducted on 84 respondents (intervention group n=42, control group n =42) who were purposefully recruited from March to April 2024. Variable measurement is done using the back pain functional scale questionnaire (BPFS). Paired T Test and Independent T test are used for data analysis. The results of the study showed that although both groups had an influence on the functional abilities of LBP farmers (p<0,001), in the intervention group it was shown to improve the functional abilities scores of farmers with lBP compared to the control group (15.64 vs 13.29). It is recommended to farmers to carry out IRR and TENS therapeutic measures according to the functional scale of LBP, and it is also advised to healthcare professionals at the public health center to be able to establish cooperation with the parties concerned to organize the treatment program of LBP on farmers using the combination of IRR and TENS.

The Development Strategy of Quail Farming Business in Pesantren Manajer Tholabie, Indonesia

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Pesantren Manajer Tholabie is Islamic boarding schools in Indonesia that has business units in the field of animal husbandry, the business of quail farming. The quail farming business in boarding school is expected to has a good economic impact and social impact on students and boarding school management. The purpose of this study was to formulate a development strategy for quail farming in boarding school starting in 2022. The method used was descriptive quantitative using SWOT analysis as data analysis. The results of this study show that the quail farming business has a significant impact on the boarding school, such as increasing cash income, providing education and additional skills for students, and adding community and stakeholder relations for the boarding school. The right strategy to develop the quail farming business is a collaboration of SWOT (Strengths-Weakness-Opportunities-Threats) strategies, which is using strengths and taking advantage of opportunities to minimize threats and improve weaknesses.