Title of article :
Impact of xylene exposure on blood profiles and neurotoxic symptoms among printing workers in Surabaya
Author/Authors :
Tualeka ، Abdul Rohim Department of Occupational Health and Safety - Public Health Faculty - Airlangga University , Perumal ، Velu Jabatan Rekabentuk Perindustrian Fakulti Rekabentuk dan Senibina - Universiti Putra Malaysia , Novianti ، Salsabila Department of Occupational Health and Safety - Public Health Faculty - Airlangga University , Putro ، Gurendro Center Research for Public Health and Nutrition - National Research and Innovation Agency , Ruyani ، Aceng Department of Biology Education - Faculty of Teacher Training and Education - Bengkulu University , Sari ، Dina Keumala Tropical Medicine Program Study - Faculty of Medicine - Universitas Sumatera Utara , Muhammad ، Dimas Rahadian Aji Department of Food Science and Technology - Faculty of Agriculture - Universitas Sebelas Maret , Rokhmah ، Dewi Department of Health Promotion and Behavior Science - Faculty of Public Health - University of Jember , Mukarromah ، Nur Faculty of Health Sciences - Universitas Muhammadiyah of Surabaya , Utami ، Tri Niswati Department of Occupational Health and Safety - Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara , Wicaksono ، Rizky Rahadian Environmental Health Study Programme - Faculty of Health Sciences - Universitas Islam Lamongan , Rois ، Rachmy Rosyida Department of Occupational Safety and Health - Faculty of Sport Science - State University of Malang , Maryiantari ، Ellyza Setya Occupational Health and Safety Study Program - Health Polytechnic of Kerta Cendekia , Susmiati ، Nursing Program - Faculty of Health Sciences - Kadiri University , Santjaka ، Aris Health Polytechnic of the Ministry of Health Semarang , Zurimi ، Suardi Department of Nursing - Poltekkes Kemenkes Maluku , Rasako ، Hairudin Department of Nursing - Poltekkes Kemenkes Maluku , Nendissa ، Mintje Maria Department of Nursing - Poltekkes Kemenkes Maluku , Eko ، Nurmianto Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering - Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember , Wibowo ، Pipid Ari STIKES Bhakti Husada Mulia Madiun , Hardi S. ، Ikhram Department of Occupational Health and Safety - Faculty of Public Health - Universitas Muslim Indonesia , Rachman ، Rizaldy Fathur Politeknik Kesehatan Bhakti Pertiwi Husada Cirebon , Salmah ، Umi Faculty of Public Health - University of North Sumatra , Irawan ، Roy Januardi Sports Science Department - Sports Science Faculty - Universitas Negeri Surabaya , Sunardi ، Sunardi Department of Occupational Safety and Health - Universitas Karya Persada Muna , Maharja ، Rizky Program Studi Keselamatan dan Kesehatan Kerja - Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan - Universitas Sulawesi Barat , Rahmania ، Aisy Department of Occupational Health and Safety - Faculty of Health Science - Universitas Darussalam Gontor , Akbar ، Kurnia Ardiansyah Department of Occupational Health - Public Health Faculty - Jember University , Nisa S. ، Farhana Syahrotun Occupational Health and Safety , Faradisha ، Jihan Department of Occupational Safety and Health - Vocational School - Sebelas Maret University Surakarta , Hariastuti ، Iswari Representative of the National Population and Family Planning Board of East Java Province , Chahyadhi ، Bachtiar Department of Occupational Safety and Health - Vocational School - Sebelas Maret University Surakarta , Handoko ، Lukman Politeknik Perkapalan Negeri Surabaya
Abstract :
Xylene exposure is influenced by worker characteristics and the quality of the work environment. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between xylene exposure, blood profiles, and neurotoxic complaints among printing workers in Surabaya. An observational, cross-sectional design was employed, involving 30 workers who met the inclusion criteria. Data collection methods included questionnaires, documentation, interviews, and measurements. The independent variables were the concentration of xylene in the work environment (used to assess the intake dose) and worker characteristics such as age, years of service, working hours, nutritional status, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), smoking habits, and exercise habits. The dependent variables included blood profiles (erythrocytes, platelets, leukocytes, LDL, and cholesterol) and neurotoxic complaints. The results revealed that xylene concentrations were still below the threshold limit value. A total of 16 workers (53.3%) reported experiencing neurotoxic complaints. Blood profiles (erythrocytes, platelets, leukocytes, LDL, and cholesterol) remained within the normal range. Statistically significant relationships were found between xylene intake dose and neurotoxic complaints, between xylene intake dose and blood profiles, and between worker characteristics and neurotoxic complaints. To mitigate risks, it is recommended that printing companies improve ventilation systems, ensure safe working environments, promote a culture of health and safety, conduct regular health checks, and provide appropriate PPE for workers.
Keywords :
Xylene exposure , blood parameters , neurotoxic symptoms , printing industry workers , workplace safety
Journal title :
Eurasian Chemical Communications
Journal title :
Eurasian Chemical Communications
