Hubungan Aktivitas Fisik dengan Indeks Massa Tubuh (IMT) Petani: Analisis Data Pos Pembinaan Terpadu Penyakit Tidak Menular (Posbindu PTM) di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Jenggawah Kabupaten Jember Tahun 2020

Abstract

The lack of physical activity and reduced time of working days among farmers impact for their health problems, including increasing body mass index (BMI) and the risk for obesity among farmers. This study aimed was to analyze the correlation between physical activity and the level of BMI among farmers in Jenggawah Public Health Center of Jember. A retrospective cohort study was used to analyze the data of non communicable disease program in 2020. among 81 of farmers. The data were collected including, sociodemographics, physical activity, and BMI levels. A ChiSquare test was performed to analyze the data (p<0.05). The results indicated that farmers had physical activity > 150 minutes/week (90.1%) and abnormal BMI (53.1%). There was no significant relationship between physical activity and BMI levels (p>0.05). However, there was a significant difference between gender and BMI levels (p= 0.012). Physical activity and BMI levels are not related that indicated physical activity performed daily in farming area. Therefore, it is important to maintain physical activity and identify other factors that can affect BMI levels to prevent obesity among farmers.