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Work Productivity through Low Back Pain among Garbage Truck Drivers in Makassar

Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat · Vol. 21 No. 3 (2026) · pp. 658–668

DOI
10.15294/kemas.v21i3.34319
ISSN
2355-3596, 1858-1196
Published
2026-01-30
Publisher
Universitas Negeri Semarang in collaboration with Ikatan Ahli Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia (IAKMI Tingkat Pusat) and Jejaring Nasional Pendidikan Kesehatan (JNPK)
Language
eng

Abstract

Abstract. Background: Low back pain is a Musculoskeletal disorder characterized by pain in the lumbar area and is commonly experienced by workers who perform repetitive physical activities, sit for long periods, or are exposed to vibration, such as truck drivers. This condition can interfere with comfort, concentration and physical ability in carrying out tasks. As a result, Low back pain has the potential to reduce work productivity, which refers to an individual’s ability to complete tasks effectively and efficiently according to predetermined targets. Objective: To analyze the direct and indirect effects of age, duration of work, years of service, delivery frequency, BMI, vibration and working posture on work productivity through Low back pain among garbage truck drivers at the Antang Landfill. Methods: This research used a quantitative study with a cross-sectional approach and a sample size of 140 respondents obtained through purposive sampling. Data were collected using questionnaires and analyzed with SPSS. Results: Confidence Interval 95% (0,05). Indirect effects on work productivity through Low back pain were significantly shown by age (p=0.019), BMI (p=0.000), years of service (p=0.009), duration of work (p=0.009), working posture (p=0.004), delivery frequency (p=0.024) and vibration (p=0.028). Conclusion: Age, duration of work, years of service, BMI, delivery frequency, working posture and vibration have both direct and indirect effects on work productivity through Low back pain as an intervening variable.

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  • Hasanuddin University
  • Universitas Halu Oleo
  • Universitas Airlangga
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Atjo WahyuHasanuddin University3
Andi ZulkifliUniversitas Halu Oleo3
Nurul Mawaddah SyafitriAffiliation unknown3
Veni HadjuAffiliation unknown2
Lalu Muhammad SalehHasanuddin University2
Istiana TadjuddinHasanuddin University2
Hasanuddin IshakHasanuddin University2
Abdul Rohim TualekaUniversitas Airlangga2
Awaluddin AwaluddinHasanuddin University2
Furqaan NaiemAffiliation unknown1
Lalu M SalehAffiliation unknown1
Indra DwinataAffiliation unknown1
Fajaruddin NatsirAffiliation unknown1
Nurul MuflishaAffiliation unknown1
Muhammad Rum RahimAffiliation unknown1
Muhammad RachmatAffiliation unknown1
Jumriani AnsarAffiliation unknown1
Lalu MuhammadAffiliation unknown1
Dian Fitri Ayu RamadhaniAffiliation unknown1
Andi Rezki NadillahAffiliation unknown1
Indah Aqvirah Dewi Ramadhani EdiwanAffiliation unknown1
Syamsiar RussengAffiliation unknown1
Iin Karmila YusriAffiliation unknown1
Andi WahyuniHasanuddin University1
Masyitha MuisAffiliation unknown1
Ria Rezki SudarminAffiliation unknown1
Awaluddin AwaluddinHasanuddin University1
Fikriyyah UtamiHasanuddin University1
Wahyuni WahyuniHasanuddin University1
M Furqaan NaiemHasanuddin University1
Tiara Maharani Nur Hiliyatin Nisaa AbastianHasanuddin University1
Ridwan AmiruddinHasanuddin University1
La Ode RasyidHasanuddin University1
Ryza Jazid Baharuddin NurHasanuddin University1
Muh. Fakhran Farezi AkhyarHasanuddin University1

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