A Study on the Prevalence of Inguinal Hernia at Keluarga Sehat Hospital Pati, Indonesia

Abstract

Background and Objective: Inguinal hernia is a common medical condition, with potential serious complications such as incarcerated or strangulated hernias. Keluarga Sehat Hospital Pati, a Type C hospital, reports a significant number of patient visits. This study aims to determine the prevalence of inguinal hernia at Keluarga Sehat Hospital Pati in 2023 and to describe the demographic characteristics of the affected patients. Methods: This descriptive observational study analyzed the medical records of inguinal hernia patients treated at Keluarga Sehat Hospital Pati in 2023. Data were analyzed using SPSS for univariate analysis of categorical (gender, occupation) and numerical (age) variables. Results: Among 164 inguinal hernia patients, the majority were male (157 patients; 95.7%) with a mean age of 52.19 years (SD = 19.94 years). The most common age groups were 52-61 years (29.9%) and 62-71 years (29.3%). The most frequent occupations were farmers (18.9%) and self-employed individuals (10.4%). Conclusion: The prevalence of inguinal hernia at Keluarga Sehat Hospital Pati was predominantly found in males, particularly within the 52-71 years age group. These findings highlight the need for better healthcare planning and public awareness, especially for individuals in physical labor occupations and those in middle to older age groups.