The Relationship Between Duration of Exposure and Personal Hygiene with Irritant Contact Dermatitis in Rice Farmers in Damit Village

Occupational skin disease, particularly irritant contact dermatitis (ICD), is common among farmers due to exposure to irritants such as pesticides and fertilizers. This study aimed to investigate the impact of personal hygiene and the duration of chemical exposure on ICD among rice farmers in Damit Village. An analytical observational study with a cross-sectional approach was conducted on 45 rice farmers selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using questionnaires, and analysis was performed using Fisher’s Exact test for bivariate analysis and logistic regression for multivariate analysis. The results showed no significant association between exposure duration and ICD (p=0.141), but a significant relationship was found between personal hygiene and ICD incidence (p=0.033). Multivariate analysis further confirmed that poor personal hygiene significantly influenced ICD risk (Sig Wald=0.032). These findings highlight the importance of personal hygiene in preventing ICD, with no dependence on the duration of exposure.