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Background: Recent studies have shown that workers on the transport industry are more predisposed to cardiovascular morbidity and other health morbidities due to their improper diet and sedentary lifestyle. This study was aimed at assessing the common morbidity profile among the truck drivers and associated demographic and clinical parameters considered relevant to the development of cardiovascular disease.Methods: This was a cross sectional study conducted among 175 truck drivers aged 18-60 years at the Walayar check post, Coimbatore, southern India. After getting informed consent, a detailed physical examination was conducted. Socio demographic information was also elicited.Results: It was observed that 50% of the truck drivers were overweight and obese. Hypertensives were 41.1% and diabetics were 12%. About 27.4% had raised systolic blood pressure (BP) and 29.1% had raised diastolic BP. Low back pain was observed in 34.3%, hip pain in 24.6%, knee pain in 9.7%, shoulder pain in 5.4%, diminished vision in 4.6%, giddiness in 2.3% and hearing defects in 1.1% of the truck drivers.56.6% were current smokers and 66.3% were taking alcohol consumption more than 4 times a month. Older age was found to be a significant independent predictor [odds ratio OR 1.04 (95% CI 1.03-1.05)] for the total number of cardio vascular disease morbidities.Conclusions: We observed a higher morbidity among the truck drivers and observed that periodic health appraisals are needed
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BACKGROUND: Since the presence of a co-driver can be considered as a companion, partner, or friend for a driver through eliminating driver's loneliness, it plays a significant role in health and safety of drivers. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of co-drivers on depression and occupational stress on male truck drivers. METHODS: This study was an interventional case-control study. Seventy truck drivers were selected and divided into two groups: case (33 truck drivers with co-drivers) and control (37 truck drivers without co-drivers). Two Goldberg depression inventories (for evaluating driver's depression) and the Karasek job content questionnaire (for evaluating driver's job stress) were used to collect data which were completed by interview. RESULTS: The results showed that job content values for the case group were higher in all dimensions except job nature. The comparison of the percentages showed significant difference between two groups. Depression rate in drivers with co-driver is truly less than depression rate in drivers without co-driver. There was significant positive relationship between dimensions of job content and depression rate. CONCLUSION: According to the results of this study, it can be claimed that a co-driver decreases stress and loneliness of drivers, as well as increases work performance and job satisfaction, and, in turn, leads to a decrease in job-related depression.
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Humans , Male , Case-Control Studies , Depression , Equipment and Supplies , Friends , Job Satisfaction , Loneliness , Motor Vehicles , Work PerformanceABSTRACT
PURPOSE: This study aimed to identify the level of health problems and the factors that affect health problems for concrete mixer truck divers. METHODS: The questionnaires were administered to 111 drivers in 6 Remicon workplaces located in D city and 7 Remicon workplaces located in K city from September 10 to 28, 2018. A total of 111 questionnaires were collected and 106 were used, excluding 5 incomplete ones. Data were analyzed with frequency, percentage, χ2 test, multiple logistic regression analysis by SPSS/WIN 23.0. RESULTS: The factors affecting subjective health were eating habits, sleeping hours and drinking conditions. The factors that affected chronic diseases were age, eating habits, sleep hours, and drinking conditions. The factors influencing musculoskeletal complaints were work experience, eating habits, and sleep hours. CONCLUSION: The major influencing factors of health problems were eating habits, sleeping hours. This study suggests that it is necessary to run a systematic health care program for the desirable health behaviors in the communities and industrial fields.
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Chronic Disease , Delivery of Health Care , Diagnostic Self Evaluation , Drinking , Eating , Health Behavior , Health Status , Logistic Models , Motor Vehicles , Musculoskeletal DiseasesABSTRACT
Resumo Introdução: um grande número de acidentes de trabalho fatais (ATF) ocorre no Transporte Rodoviário de Cargas (TRC). Jornada de trabalho excessiva e descanso inadequado dos motoristas são apontados entre os principais fatores contribuintes. É atribuição do Ministério do Trabalho fiscalizar essas condições. Objetivos: avaliar se a ação da fiscalização do trabalho no setor de TRC recebeu atenção proporcional à magnitude dos indicadores de mortalidade por acidente de trabalho nessa atividade e analisar a inclusão dos fatores jornada e descanso nas inspeções. Métodos: estudo exploratório, quantitativo, descritivo, com base documental e bibliográfica e utilização de dados oficiais de ATF e da Fiscalização do Trabalho, de 2008 a 2012. Resultados: entre as 20 atividades/ocupações com mais mortes, o TRC (1430 óbitos; 37,97 mortes/100 mil vínculos) e a ocupação de motorista de caminhão de longas distâncias (1098 óbitos; 55,33 mortes/100 mil vínculos, em 2011) se destacaram. Contudo, as ações de fiscalização no setor representaram 1,4% do total no período investigado e a inclusão da jornada e descanso dos motoristas se deu somente em metade dessas ações. Conclusão: é necessário incremento no número de fiscalizações no TRC e na abordagem dos fatores contribuintes para os ATF dos motoristas de caminhão.
Abstract Introduction: a large number of fatal work accidents (FWA) occurs in road freight transport (RFT). Drivers' excessive working hours and inadequate rest are highlighted among the main contributing factors. In Brazil, the Ministry of Labor is the federal authority responsible for inspecting such working conditions. Objectives: to evaluate whether the labor inspection of the RFT sector received attention that was proportional to the magnitude of its fatal occupational injuries indicators and to analyze the verification of drivers' working and rest hours in the inspections. Methods: quantitative, descriptive and exploratory study using documentary and bibliographical information, and official data of FWA and Federal Labor Inspection from 2008 to 2012. Results: among the 20 activities/occupations with more fatal accidents, the RFT (1430 deaths; 37.97 deaths/ 100,000 employed persons) and the long-distance truck driver occupation (1098 deaths; 55.33 deaths/100,000 employed persons, in 2011) were highlighted. However, the labor inspections carried out in the RTF sector represented 1.4% of the total number of the Federal Labor inspections, and the drivers' working and rest hours were checked only in half of these actions. Conclusion: it is necessary to increase the number of inspections in the RFT sector whilst the factors that contribute to truck drivers' FWA must be checked.
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O estudo destaca a estratégia de viver a vida de caminhoneira, suportado nas noções de trabalho imaterial e vida líquida. Caminhoneiras atuantes no transporte rodoviário de cargas de longo percurso e duração participaram da pesquisa exploratória por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas. A análise do conteúdo apontou que a caminhoneira desempenha atividades que se aproximam da noção de trabalho imaterial e possibilitou estender a noção de estratégia tomada de Bauman à vida cotidiana. Seu dia a dia remete à vida líquida; remete à indistinção entre tempo/espaço de trabalho e vida; ao percurso e cenário que extrapolam a boleia; aos elementos culturais associados à estrada. Entre truques e traquejos, a estratégia de viver a vida concentra-se em reinícios indolores que demandam manter o jogo curto e o itinerário minimamente reconhecível. Para prosseguir na profissão, em perspectiva gradiente, a caminhoneira contempla facetas do turista, andarilho e jogador, conforme metáforas apresentadas por Bauman.
The study highlights the strategy of living the life of a female truck driver, based on the notions of immaterial labor and liquid life. Female truck driver engaged in long-distance and long-haul freight transportation participated in the exploratory research through semi-structured interviews. The analysis of the content indicated that the female truck driver performs activities that approach the notion of immaterial work and made possible to extend the notion of strategy taken from Bauman to daily life. Her daily life refers to liquid life; refers to the indistinction between time / space of work and life; the route and scenario that extrapolate the truck; cultural elements associated with the road. Between tricks and great experience, the strategy of living the life concentrates in painless restarts that demand to keep the game short and the itinerary minimally recognizable. To continue in the profession, in gradient perspective, the female trucker driver contemplates facets of the tourist, wanderer and player, according to metaphors presented by Bauman.
Este trabajo enfoca la estrategia de vivir la vida como camionera, basada en las nociones de trabajo inmaterial y vida líquida. Camioneras actuantes en el transporte de cargas en carretera de largo trayecto y tiempo participaron de la investigación de exploración por medio de entrevistas semiestructuradas. El análisis del contenido indicó que la camionera cumple actividades que se acercan a la noción de trabajo inmaterial y posibilitó la extensión de la noción de estrategia de Bauman a la vida cotidiana. Su jornada remete a la vida líquida; remete a la indistinción entre tiempo/espacio de trabajo y vida; al trayecto y escenario que extrapolan la cabina; a los elementos culturales relacionados a la carretera. Entre trucos y experiencias, la estrategia de vivir la vida está centrada en nuevos comienzos indoloros que demandan mantener el corto juego y la ruta mínimamente reconocible. Para seguir adelante en la profesión, en perspectiva gradiente, la camionera contempla facetas del turista, andador y jugador, según metáforas presentadas por Bauman.
L'étude met en évidence la stratégie de vivre la vie d'un conductrice de camion. Pour cela, on s'appuie sur les notions de travail immatériel et de vie liquide. Les conductrices de camions engagées dans le transport de marchandises sur des longues distances ont participé à la recherche exploratoire au moyen d'entretiens semi-structurés. L'analyse du contenu indique que le conductrice de camion exerce des activités qui abordent la notion de travail immatériel et a permit d'étendre la notion de stratégie prise de Bauman à la vie quotidienne. Sa vie quotidienne fait référence à la vie liquide; fait référence à la distinction entre temps / espace de travail et de vie; à la route et au scénario qui extrapole la cabine du camion; aux éléments culturels associés à la route. Entre astuces et compétences, la stratégie de vivre la vie se concentre sur des redémarrages sans douleur qui exigent de garder le jeu court et l'itinéraire minimalement reconnaissable. Pour exercer son métier, dans une perspective gradient, la conductrice de camion contemple les facettes du touriste, du voyageur et du joueur, selon les métaphores présentées par Bauman.
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A high prevalence of overweight and obesity has been observed among professional drivers. An increased risk of hypertension and obesity may be related to the stress of driving long hours. This work aimed to evaluate the glucose level, blood pressure and body mass index (BMI) in truck drivers. Long distance truck drivers were recruited at a gas station in Goias State, Brasil, between April 2014 and June 2014. A cross-sectional questionnaire was applied. Random glucose test, blood pressure and body weight were evaluated and body mass index was calculated. Statistic analyses were performed by the software EPI INFO 7.0. The level of significance was set at 5% (p0.05). A total of 155 male long distance truck drivers was included in the study, 78.1% (121/155) said to be sedentary, 30.3% (47/155) were current smokers, 51% (79/155) were using alcoholic beverages with frequency and 58.3% (91/155) did not have a healthy eating. Almost 40% (61/155) were hypertensive (>13 x >8 MmHg), hyperglycemia (>200 mg/dL) was detected in 11.0% (17/155) and 80% (123/155) were obese (BMI < 25 kg/m2). Approximately 90% of hypertensive truck drivers had high BMI (p<0,05) and 81% with high BMI were sedentary (p<0,05). It is concluded that, the majority of truck drivers in this study had sedentary lifestyle associated with high prevalence of overweight and obesity. High BMI was directly associated with hypertension.
A alta prevalência de sobrepeso e obesidade foi observada entre os motoristas profissionais. Um risco aumentado de hipertensão e obesidade pode estar relacionada com a longa jornada de trabalho. Este trabalho objetivou avaliar o índice de massa corporal (IMC), o nível de glicose e a pressão arterial em motoristas de caminhão. Os motoristas de caminhão de longa distância foram recrutados em um posto de combustível, no Estado de Goiás, Brasil, entre abril de 2014 e junho de 2014. Um questionário foi aplicado. Foram realizados o teste de glicose ao acaso, aferição da pressão arterial, peso corporal e calculado o índice de massa corporal. As Análises estatísticas foram realizadas pelo programa EPI INFO 7.0. O nível de significância foi fixado em 5% (p0,05). Foram incluídos no estudo um total de 155 motoristas de caminhão de longa distância do sexo masculino, 78,1% (121/155) disseram que eram sedentários, 30,3% (47/155) eram fumantes atuais, 51% (79/155) estavam usando bebidas alcoólicas com frequência e 58,3% (91/155) não têm uma alimentação saudável. Cerca de 40% (61/155) eram hipertensos (> 13 x > 8 mmHg), 11,6% (18/155) tinham hiperglicemia (> 200 mg / dL), e 80% (123/155) eram obesos (IMC < 25 kg / m2). Aproximadamente 90% dos motoristas de caminhão hipertensos apresentaram IMC elevado (p <0,05) e 81% com IMC elevado eram sedentários (p <0,05). Concluímos que a maioria dos caminhoneiros estudados tinham estilo de vida sedentário associado a alta prevalência de sobrepeso e obesidade. O IMC elevado foi diretamente associado com a hipertensão.
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Body Mass Index , Diabetes Mellitus , Hypertension , ObesityABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Truck driving is known as one of the occupations with the highest accident rate. This study investigates the characteristics of traffic collisions according to road types (expressway and rural road). METHODS: Classifying 267 accidents into expressway and rural road, we analyzed them based on driver characteristics (age, working experience, size of employment), time characteristics (day of accident, time, weather), and accident characteristics (accident causes, accident locations, accident types, driving conditions). RESULTS: When we compared the accidents by road conditions, no differences were found between the driver characteristics. However, from the accident characteristics, the injured person distributions were different by the road conditions. In particular, driving while drowsy is shown to be highly related with the accident characteristics. CONCLUSION: This study can be used as a guideline and a base line to develop a plan of action to prevent traffic accidents. It can also help to prepare formal regulations about a truck driver's vehicle maintenance and driving attitude for a precaution on road accidents.