Factors Related to the Incident of Low Back Pain Among Employees of Bank Sultra Kendari City in 2024

Low back pain (LBP) is a feeling of pain, tingling, or aching that is felt in the lower back area. The aim of this research is to find out what factors are associated with the incidence of low back pain in Bank Sultra Kendari City employees in 2024. This type of research is quantitative research with a cross sectional approach. The research was carried out from January to February 2024. The sampling technique used stratified sampling of 81 employees. The data collection instruments for this research were questionnaires, RULA observation sheets, stationery, cellphone cameras and computers. Research variables include sitting position, length of time sitting, work period, and history of illness. Data were analyzed using univariate and bivariate analysis using Chi-square. The data is presented in the form of a frequency distribution table and also a table of relationships between variables which are then created into a narrative. The research results show that 32 or 39.5% of employees experienced LBP complaints and 49 or 60.5% did not experience LBP complaints. There is a relationship between sitting position (p-value = 0.020), length of sitting (p-value = 0.000), and years of work (p-value = 0.048) with LBP. However, there is no relationship between disease history and LBP. The conclusion is that there is no relationship between history of illness (p-value = 0.737) and LBP in employees, and there is a relationship between sitting position, length of sitting and length of service and LBP in employees. It is hoped that companies will pay attention to the duration of employees' work so that it complies with labor regulations and employees are expected to pay attention to their sitting position so that it remains ergonomic.