GAMBARAN KADAR HEMOGLOBIN PADA PENGENDARA OJEK MOTOR ONLINE (GO-JEK) DI PANGKALAN OJEK MEDAN PANCING

Abstract

Background: Hemoglobin is a protein and Fe compound and is often called a conjugated protein. Motorcycle drivers are at high risk of exposure to motor vehicle exhaust gases such as sulfur dioxide (SO2), carbon monoxide (CO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2). Smoke from vehicle exhaust can affect hemoglobin concentration, especially carbon monoxide which can increase hemoglobin concentration. Apart from being affected by motor vehicle fumes, hemoglobin levels are also affected by age, gender, smoking habits, years of service and behavior of wearing masks that are not routine. Purpose: this study aims to determine the hemoglobin level of online motorcycle taxi drivers (Go-Jek) at Ojek Base, Medan Pancing. Method: this study was conducted using the POCT (Point Of Care Testing) method using Easy Touch GCHb as an instrument, and examined 32 samples after fulfilling predetermined criteria. Results: Low hemoglobin level was found in 1 respondent (3.12%), normal hemoglobin level was found in 26 respondents (81.25%) and high hemoglobin level was found in 5 respondents (15.62%). Conclusion: this study concluded that the Hemoglobin Level of Online Motorbike DRIVER (Go-Jek) at GO-JEK base Medan Pancing Motorcycle is an average of normal levels.