| Penulis/Author |
Prof. Dr. dr. Denny Agustiningsih, M.Kes., AIFM. (1); dr. Meida Sofyana, M.Biomed. (2); dr. Santosa Budiharjo, M.Kes., PA(K). (3); dr. Sri Awalia Febriana, M.Kes., Sp.KK(K)., Ph.D. (4); dr. Hikmawati Nurokhmanti, M.HPE (5); Dr. Dra. Suhartini, Apt., SU (6); dr. Dewanto Yusuf Priyambodo.,M.Sc.Sp.F (7); dr. Dwi Aris Agung Nugrahaningsih, M.Sc., Ph.D (8); Prof. Drs. Roto, M.Eng, Ph.D. (9); dr. Rakhmat Ari Wibowo, M.Sc. (10) |
| Abstrak/Abstract |
Introduction: Neglected occupational health and safety aspects in batik industries cause their workers to have increased risk of lead exposure. Since the effect of occupational lead exposure on neurocognitive performance is inconclusive, we conducted an observational study to examine the difference of simple reaction time between lead-exposed batik workers and non-exposed referents.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in seven batik enterprises at Lendah District, Indonesia, excluding workers with medical conditions impairing reaction time. Simple reaction time tests were conducted using an online tool. Two-way model ANCOVAs examined interactions between genders and job type on the mean differences in reaction time.
Results: After controlling for age and body mass index, longer reaction times were observed among lead-exposed batik workers than non-exposed referents with adjusted mean difference of 0.19 (95% CI: 0.016-0.368) seconds. A more prominent detrimental effect of lead exposure on reaction time among female workers than among male workers were observed.
Conclusion: Our results may suggest that occupational lead exposure could contribute to longer reaction time, notably among female workers. Occupational health and safety precautions are vital to protect batik workers and to preserve their important contributions to cultural heritage.
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