Chair dimension compatibility with elementary school students anthropometric data in North Jakarta

Chair dimension compatibility with elementary school students anthropometric data in North Jakarta

Authors

  • Hiromi Hiromi Universitas Katolik Indonesia Atma Jaya
  • Yunisa Astiarani Universitas Katolik Indonesia Atma Jaya
  • Robi Irawan Universitas Katolik Indonesia Atma Jaya
  • Mariani Santosa Universitas Katolik Indonesia Atma Jaya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18051/JBiomedKes.2021.v4.12-18

Keywords:

anthropometry, chair dimensions, ergonomics, elementary school

Abstract

BACKGROUND
In Indonesia, primary school begins at 6 years old and continues until 12, where most of their growth is experienced at that age. Non-ergonomic school furniture can harm the musculoskeletal system. This study evaluates the suitability of chair dimensions to elementary school student’s anthropometry in North Jakarta.

METHODS
A cross-sectional study of 98 students in North Jakarta. Chair dimension data and student anthropometry were measured using a tape measure, which was then analyzed using the Chi-Square Goodness of Fit Test to evaluate their suitability.

RESULTS
The ages of the students ranged from 5 to 11 years. Anthropometric measurements of students show that the mean Sitting Shoulder Height is 41.81±4.36 cm, Popliteal Height 36.83±3.77 cm, Hip Breadth 25.88±3.47 cm, and Buttock-Popliteal Length 36.56±4.33 cm. While the average size assessed from the seat dimensions is Seat Height 41.71±0.22 cm, Seat Width 37.2±1.26 cm, Seat Depth 37.2±1.42 cm, and Backrest Height Above Seat 35.54±3.19 cm. The results of Goodness of Fit with Kendall's Tau-b critical value for the suitability of chair dimensions to student anthropometry were 0.37, and vice versa 0.672, which stated a discrepancy.

CONCLUSION
There is a mismatch between chair dimension and anthropometry of elementary school students in North Jakarta. Adjustment of chair dimensions needs to be done using a student's average size approach to prevent musculoskeletal disorders.

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Author Biographies

Hiromi Hiromi, Universitas Katolik Indonesia Atma Jaya

Bachelor of Medicine Study Programme, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia

Yunisa Astiarani, Universitas Katolik Indonesia Atma Jaya

Department of Public Health and Nutrition, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia

Robi Irawan, Universitas Katolik Indonesia Atma Jaya

Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia

Mariani Santosa, Universitas Katolik Indonesia Atma Jaya

Department of Physiology, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia

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Published

2021-03-31

How to Cite

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Hiromi H, Astiarani Y, Irawan R, Santosa M. Chair dimension compatibility with elementary school students anthropometric data in North Jakarta. J Biomedika dan Kesehat [Internet]. 2021 Mar. 31 [cited 2024 Mar. 28];4(1):12-8. Available from: https://jbiomedkes.org/index.php/jbk/article/view/151

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