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Reaction Times among Batik Workers: The Influence of Gender and Occupational Lead Exposure.
Agustiningsih, Denny; Sofyana, Meida; Budiharjo, Santosa; Febriana, Sri Awalia; Nurokhmanti, Hikmawati; Suhartini, Suhartini; Priyambodo, Dewanto Yusuf; Nugrahaningsih, Dwi Aris Agung; Roto, Roto; Wibowo, Rakhmat Ari.
  • Agustiningsih D; Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia.
  • Sofyana M; Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia.
  • Budiharjo S; Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia.
  • Febriana SA; Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Dr. Sardjito General Hospital, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia.
  • Nurokhmanti H; Department of Medical Education and Bioethics, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia.
  • Suhartini S; Department of Forensic and Medicolegal, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia.
  • Priyambodo DY; Department of Forensic and Medicolegal, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia.
  • Nugrahaningsih DAA; Department of Pharmacology and Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia.
  • Roto R; Department of Chemistry, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia.
  • Wibowo RA; Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia.
Int J Environ Res Public Health ; 18(23)2021 11 30.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1561746
ABSTRACT
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Background:

Neglected occupational health and safety aspects in batik industries cause their workers to have an increased risk of lead exposure. The effect of occupational lead exposure on neurocognitive performance is inconclusive. Therefore, we conducted an observational study to examine the difference in simple reaction time between lead-exposed batik workers and non-exposed referents. (2)

Methods:

This cross-sectional study was conducted in seven batik enterprises in 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 gender and job types on the mean differences in reaction time. (3)

Results:

After controlling for age and body mass index, we observed longer reaction times among lead-exposed batik workers than non-exposed referents with an 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 was observed. (4)

Conclusions:

Our results suggest that occupational lead exposure could contribute to longer reaction time, notably among female workers. Thus, occupational health and safety precautions are vital to protect batik workers and preserve their important contributions to cultural heritage.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Occupational Exposure / Occupational Health / Lead / Occupational Diseases Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Female / Humans / Male Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph182312605

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Occupational Exposure / Occupational Health / Lead / Occupational Diseases Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Female / Humans / Male Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph182312605