The Correlation Between Age and Waist Functional Ability in Batik Workers Community

Abstract

Purpose: Functional ability used to explain something that’s seen from a functional perspective, for example the functional ability of the waist or lower back. The functions as a load support when the body moves, supports body weight, and is one of the supporting structures for the body and head. Changes in the functional ability of the waist can be caused by many factors, an example is age can affect muscle strength and bone structure. This can certainly hinder activities and reduce the quality of life, especially for workers in unergonomic positions for long periods, one of which is batik making. This study aims to determine whether there is a relationship between age and changes in waist functional ability in batik makers in the Surakarta area, especially in Kampung Batik Laweyan and Kauman.

Methods: This research uses an observational research method with a cross sectional study approach and a sample size of 60 people with inclusion criteria being >30 years old. The measurement instrument used was a modification Indonesian version of the Owestry Disability Index (ODI) questionnaire.

Result: From statistical tests it was found that there was no relationship between age and waist functional ability in the batik worker community in Laweyan and Kauman batik villages with a p value of 0.342. It can be concluded based on the results of the study, there is no correlation between age and waist functional ability in the batik worker community.