The Relationship Between Sociodemographic Factors and the Incidence of Cerumen Impaction Among PT Wijaya Karya Beton Pasuruan Workers

Cerumen, a natural substance composed of glandular secretions and skin cells in the outer ear canal, can accumulate and cause blockage, known as cerumen impaction. Multiple risk factors, such as age, gender, dental health, chewing habits, ear anatomy, and ear-cleaning behavior, are known to influence its occurrence. This study aimed to determine the relationship between sociodemographic factors and the incidence of cerumen impaction among factory workers. A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted involving 27 workers at t a concrete manufacturing company in Pasuruan, East Java, Indonesia. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and direct physical examinations of the ear and oral cavity. Analysis was performed using IBM SPSS version 23, with the chi-square test applied to assess associations. Results indicated no statistically significant relationship between cerumen impaction and age (p = 0.633), gender (p = 1.000), dental caries (p = 0.633), chewing habits (p = 1.000), or anatomical variations of the external auditory canal (p = 1.000). In conclusion, within the limited sample studied, none of the sociodemographic or clinical factors examined showed a significant association with cerumen impaction.