HUBUNGAN ANTARA POSTUR KERJA DENGAN KELUHAN NYERI LEHER (NECK PAIN) PADA KARYAWAN PENGGUNA KOMPUTER DI KANTOR BADAN PENDAPATAN DAERAH KOTA BATAM

Abstract

Background: Neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders experienced by workers and can reduce both work productivity and quality of life. The prevalence of neck pain is quite high and one of the leading causes of work-related disability in many countries. One important contributing factor is non-ergonomic work posture, particularly among employees who use computers for prolonged periods. Methods: This research employed a descriptive analytic design with a cross-sectional approach. The sampling technique used was total sampling, with a total of 75 respondents. Data were collected using a questionnaire and analyzed using the Fisher Exact statistical test to examine the relationship between work posture and neck pain complaints. Results: The results found a significant relationship between work posture and neck pain complaints among computer-using employees at the Regional Revenue Office of Batam City in 2025. The Fisher Exact Test yielded a p-value of 0.000 for work posture.Conclusion: There was a significant relationship between work posture and neck pain complaints among computer-using employees at the Regional Revenue Office of Batam City in 2025.