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The construction of high-rise buildings in densely populated residential areas creates environmental burdens—such as noise, dust, vibrations, and traffic disruptions caused by project vehicles—that may negatively impact the health of local residents. This study aims to analyze the relationship between exposure to construction activities and health complaints among residents living near the Fairfield Hotel construction project in the Slipi area, West Jakarta, in 2026. This quantitative, analytical study employs a cross-sectional design, with 30 respondents selected via purposive sampling from a total population of 87 residents. Data were collected through interviews using a valid and reliable questionnaire, supplemented by spot measurements of noise levels at four locations. The data were then analyzed using the Chi-Square test and the Prevalence Ratio (PR). Half of the respondents (50.0%) fell into the high-exposure category for each exposure variable and reported a high level of health complaints. Measured noise levels ranged from 79.5 to 92.4 dB(A), all of which exceeded the 55 dB(A) standard for residential areas. All four types of exposure were significantly associated with health complaints (p<0.001); residents exposed to high levels of noise were 14 times more likely to report health complaints (PR=14.00; 95% CI 2.10–93.45). Construction activity is a clear environmental determinant closely linked to residents' health complaints; therefore, project managers must strengthen controls over noise, dust, vibrations, and vehicle traffic, while also establishing a grievance mechanism for affected community members.
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