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Universal Journal of Public Health Vol. 12(6), pp. 1166 - 1173
DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2024.120613
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The Role of Individual Characteristics and Personal Hygiene with Dermatitis Complaints in Fishermen
Ice Irawati 1, Hermansyah 2,*, Fitri Sari Dewi 1, Chinta Yolanda Sari 1, Wan Intan Parisma 1, Diina Maulina 1, Andi Sarbiah 1, Azmen Kahar 2
1 Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Ibnu Sina, Indonesia
2 Department of Tourism, Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia
ABSTRACT
Occupational diseases are conditions caused by the work environment, and fishermen, as workers in the informal sector, are particularly vulnerable to these diseases. One of the common skin diseases among fishermen is contact dermatitis, which is an inflammatory condition of the skin due to direct contact with irritants or allergens. This study aims to identify factors associated with contact dermatitis among fishermen in Pulau Buluh, Batam. The methodology used was quantitative research with an observational approach, where the sample was taken with a purposive sampling technique with a total of 40 respondents. The research instrument used a questionnaire that had been tested for validity and reliability. The results showed a significant relationship between age, education level, and personal hygiene with complaints of contact dermatitis. The data showed that fishermen older than 55 years had the highest prevalence of contact dermatitis (50%). At the same time, those with low education levels (only primary to junior high school) were also more prone to contact dermatitis (62.5%). In addition, poor personal hygiene was significantly correlated with the incidence of contact dermatitis, with 65% of respondents with poor personal hygiene reporting dermatitis complaints. In contrast, no significant association was found between tenure and the incidence of contact dermatitis. This study concludes that age, education level and personal hygiene are the main determinants of the incidence of contact dermatitis in fishermen. These findings suggest the importance of improving personal hygiene awareness and practices among fishermen and providing ongoing education regarding the dangers of exposure to irritants and the importance of personal protection. It is recommended that fishers pay more attention to personal hygiene after fishing to prevent contact dermatitis. In addition, ongoing education programs on good hygiene practices should be improved to reduce the risk of dermatitis among fishing workers.
KEYWORDS
Characteristics, Personal Hygiene, Contact Dermatitis
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Ice Irawati , Hermansyah , Fitri Sari Dewi , Chinta Yolanda Sari , Wan Intan Parisma , Diina Maulina , Andi Sarbiah , Azmen Kahar , "The Role of Individual Characteristics and Personal Hygiene with Dermatitis Complaints in Fishermen," Universal Journal of Public Health, Vol. 12, No. 6, pp. 1166 - 1173, 2024. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2024.120613.
(b). APA Format:
Ice Irawati , Hermansyah , Fitri Sari Dewi , Chinta Yolanda Sari , Wan Intan Parisma , Diina Maulina , Andi Sarbiah , Azmen Kahar (2024). The Role of Individual Characteristics and Personal Hygiene with Dermatitis Complaints in Fishermen. Universal Journal of Public Health, 12(6), 1166 - 1173. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2024.120613.