THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PHYSICAL ACTIVITYAND THE INCIDENCE OF MYALGIA IN THE WORKING AREA OF PLERED PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER CIREBON REGENCY

Physical inactivity has become a significant global health concern. The World Health
Organization (WHO) reports that nearly 31% of the global population is physically
inactive, which has serious health implications, including musculoskeletal disorders such
as myalgia. In Indonesia, the 2023 SKI recorded that 37.4% of the population did not meet
the recommended physical activity levels, contributing to an increase in muscle pain
complaints. In the working area of Plered Public Health Center, Cirebon Regency, myalgia
is among the most common illnesses, with 378 recorded cases in October 2024. Therefore,
this study aims to analyze the relationship between physical activity and the incidence of
myalgia in the working area of Plered Public Health Center, Cirebon Regency.
This study employs a quantitative research approach with an analytical observational
design using a cross-sectional method. The sample was selected using a total sampling
technique, consisting of individuals aged 25–44 years who experienced myalgia complaints
in the working area of Plered Public Health Center, Cirebon Regency, in December 2024,
with a total of 68 respondents. The research instruments used were the Global Physical
Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) and the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). Data analysis was
conducted using frequency distribution tests and the chi-square test with a significance
level (α) of 5%.
The results showed that 31 respondents (45.6%) had low physical activity levels, with 18
respondents (26.5%) experiencing moderate pain and 13 respondents (19.1%)
experiencing severe pain. A significant relationship was found between physical activity
and the incidence of myalgia in the working area of Plered Public Health Center, Cirebon
Regency, with a significance value of 0.000 (p < 0.05).
This study confirms that physical activity levels influence the incidence of myalgia.
Therefore, more intensive education and intervention regarding balanced physical activity
patterns are necessary to reduce the risk of myalgia in the community.