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The prevalence of complaints regarding CTS still become unknown problem due to very few people can make diagnosis and there are minimal reports of incidents from the formal and informal sectors. Batik craftsmen those who have a risk of complaints regarding CTS. This may occur due to repetitive hand movements, forceful hand movements, pressure on the hands or wrists, static hand positions, non-ergonomic hand and upper body positions, as well as flexion and extension positions. This study aims to determine the factors related to complaints regarding CTS among Batik Craftsmen. This was a cross sectional study with a quantitative approach. The study population involved all batik craftsmen in Trusmi Kulon Village, with total number of 135 people. There were 57 samples selected based on the Slovin formula and Accidental Sampling technique. The study instruments applied were questionnaire and observation sheet regarding working posture using RULA. Data were analyzed using the Chi Square test. The results that old age, long years of service and highrisk working posture were found as factors related to the incidence of CTS among batik craftsmen.
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