Edukasi dan Pelatihan Ergonomi Fisiologi Kerja dan REBA bagi Petugas Kesehatan di Puskesmas Kabupaten Solok: Education and Training on Occupational Ergonomics, Work Physiology, and REBA for Healthcare Workers at Community Health Centers in Solok Regency

Luthfil Hadi Anshari; Tuty Ernawati; Nizwardi Azkha; Mia Fitria

doi:10.25077/bina.v9i3.921

Authors

Luthfil Hadi Anshari Departemen Kesehatan Masyarakat, Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat, Universitas Andalas, Padang, Indonesia
Tuty Ernawati Departemen Kesehatan Masyarakat, Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat, Universitas Andalas, Padang, Indonesia
Nizwardi Azkha Departemen Kesehatan Masyarakat, Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat, Universitas Andalas, Padang, Indonesia
Mia Fitria Departemen Kesehatan Masyarakat, Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat, Universitas Andalas, Padang, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25077/bina.v9i3.921

Keywords:

ergonomics, occupational physiology, healthcare workers, REBA, occupational health and safety

Abstract

Healthcare workers are vulnerable to work-related musculoskeletal disorders due to awkward postures, prolonged static activities, repetitive movements, and limited practical knowledge of ergonomics. This community engagement program aimed to improve knowledge and basic, facilitated skills in occupational ergonomics, work physiology, and Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) among healthcare workers at Sungai Nanam and Alahan Panjang Community Health Centers, Solok Regency. A participatory community-development approach was implemented from April to July 2026 with 30 participants. The program comprised ergonomics and work-physiology education, occupational safety and health promotion using a 5R banner, demonstrations, group-based posture observation, and hands-on REBA practice. Knowledge was evaluated using identical pre and pos tests, while basic practical skills were observed narratively during facilitated REBA exercises. The mean knowledge score increased descriptively from 62.8 before the program to 87.6 afterward, an increase of 24.8 points. The proportion of participants scoring at least 75 increased from 30.0% to 93.3%. During facilitated practice, participants were able to identify ergonomic hazards, follow basic REBA scoring steps, and formulate initial recommendations for posture and workstation improvement. The findings demonstrate an immediate improvement in knowledge and the acquisition of initial, facilitated REBA skills; they do not demonstrate reductions in ergonomic risk, musculoskeletal complaints, or sustained work-behavior change. Follow-up evaluation using validated instruments, quantitative REBA outcomes, and longer observation is recommended.

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