Correr atrás do vento: o trabalho dos mototaxistas de Sobral, Ceará / Chasing the wind: the work of motorcycle taxi drivers from Sobral, Ceará / Perseguir el viento: el trabajo de los mototaxis de Sobral, Ceará

A pesquisa teve como objetivo geral analisar a atividade e o ofício dos mototaxistas de Sobral, Ceará. O objetivo específico foi compreender: a) a atividade exercida e o conceito de real da atividade; b) as prescrições; c) as regras informais; e d) as relações profissionais. A investigação adotou o referencial teórico da Clínica da Atividade, e participaram oito mototaxistas. Inspiradas no método da Instrução ao Sósia, foram realizadas e gravadas entrevistas semiestruturadas. Seu áudio foi transcrito e o conteúdo passou por análise construtivo-interpretativa. Os resultados mostraram que a atividade era regulamentada pela prefeitura e dependia da manutenção dos instrumentos utilizados. O expediente era organizado por uma regra do coletivo de trabalho relacionada ao horário de funcionamento de escolas e universidades. A busca por passageiros variava, sendo possível ficar em pontos fixos ou circular pela cidade. As condições ambientais demandavam cuidados como o uso de protetor solar e hidratação. A autonomia da profissão permitia organizar o próprio expediente e o ganho mensal. Entretanto, houve queixas relativas à falta de direitos previdenciários e ao fato de que a flexibilidade geraria uma sobrecarga de trabalho que poderia trazer prejuízos à saúde. Riscos foram identificados em acidentes de trânsito e violência urbana. Os relatos acerca das relações com os colegas mostraram um ambiente amistoso, e as relações com os passageiros eram definidas por cada situação, abrangendo desde interações objetivas até conversas pessoais.(AU)

The research had as general objective to analyze the activity and the work of motorcycle taxi drivers in Sobral, Ceará. Specific objectives were to understand: (a) the activity performed and the real of activity; (b) the prescriptions; (c) informal rules and (d) professional relationships. The investigation adopted the theoretical framework of the Clinic of Activity. Eight motorcycle taxi drivers participated in the investigation. Inspired by the instruction to the double method, semi-structured interviews were conducted. The audio of the interviews was transcribed and underwent constructive-interpretive analysis. The results showed that the activity was regulated by the city and depended on the maintenance of the instruments used. The working hours were organized by a collective labor rule related to the opening hours of schools and universities. The looking-for for passengers also varied: it was possible to stay at fixed points or move around the city. Environmental conditions required care such as the use of sunscreen and hydration. The profession's autonomy made it possible to organize its own hours and monthly earnings. However, there were complaints regarding the lack of social security rights and that flexibility would create an overload of work that could harm health. Risks have been identified in traffic accidents and urban violence. Reports about relationships with colleagues showed a friendly atmosphere. Relations with passengers were defined by each situation, ranging from objective interactions to personal conversations.(AU)

La investigación tuvo como objetivo general analizar la actividad y el trabajo de los mototaxis en Sobral, Ceará. Los objetivos específicos eran comprender: (a) la actividad realizada y la real de la actividad; (b) las prescripciones; (c) reglas informales y (d) relaciones profesionales. La investigación adoptó el marco teórico de la Clínica de Actividad. En la investigación participaron ocho mototaxis. Inspirándose en el método de instrucción al doble, se realizaron entrevistas semiestructuradas. El audio de las entrevistas fue transcrito y sometido a un análisis constructivo-interpretativo. Los resultados mostraron que la actividad estaba regulada por la prefectura municipal y dependía del mantenimiento de los instrumentos utilizados. Los horarios de trabajo fueron organizados por una norma laboral colectiva relacionada con los horarios de apertura de escuelas y universidades. La búsqueda de pasajeros también variaba: era posible permanecer en puntos fijos o moverse por la ciudad. Las condiciones ambientales requerían cuidados como el uso de protector solar e hidratación. La autonomía de la profesión permitió organizar sus propias horas y ganancias mensuales. Sin embargo, hubo quejas sobre la falta de derechos de seguridad social y que la flexibilidad crearía una sobrecarga de trabajo que podría dañar la salud. Se han identificado riesgos en accidentes de tráfico y violencia urbana. Los informes sobre las relaciones con los colegas mostraron un ambiente agradable. Las relaciones con los pasajeros se definieron por cada situación, desde interacciones objetivas hasta conversaciones personales.(AU)

The Reluctance of Taxi Drivers to Use Seat Belts. Observed and Self-Reported Behavior in Argentina / La reticencia al uso del cinturón de seguridad de los conductores de taxi. Conductas observadas y auto-informadas en Argentina / Relutância em usar cinto de segurança em taxistas. Comportamentos observados e autorrelatados na Argentina

Although taxi drivers are more exposed to traffic crashes, they usually exhibit riskier behaviors and more negative attitudes toward road safety. For example, previous research suggests that they are particularly reluctant to wear seat belts. The research aimed (a) to estimate the prevalence of seat belt use among taxi drivers com-pared to other professional and non-professional drivers (Study 1, n = 3.810) and (b) to explore attitudes toward seat belt use in taxi drivers using the Theory of Planned Behavior (tpb) (Study 2, n = 100). Study 1 showed lower seat belt use among taxi drivers (vs. other professional and non-professional drivers). Study 2 showed that self-reported use tends to be higher than the estimated observed use and that negative experiential attitudes appear to be essential for understanding the reluctance of taxi drivers to use seat belts. Practical implications and future lines of research are discussed.

Aunque los taxistas están más expuestos a los siniestros viales, suelen mostrar comportamientos más arriesgados y actitudes más negativas hacia la seguridad vial. Por ejemplo, investigaciones previas sugieren que son especialmente reacios a usar el cinturón de seguridad. En tal sentido, los objetivos de la presente investigación fueron (a) estimar la prevalencia del uso del cinturón de seguridad entre los taxistas en comparación con otros conductores profesionales y no profesionales (Estudio 1, n = 3.810) y (b) explorar las actitudes hacia el uso del cinturón de seguridad en los taxistas utilizando la Teoría del Comportamiento Planificado (tpb) (Estudio 2, n = 100). El estudio 1 mostró un menor uso del cinturón de seguridad entre los taxistas (frente a otros conductores profesionales y no profesionales). El estudio 2 demostró que el uso auto informado tiende a ser mayor que el uso observado estimado, y que las actitudes negativas por la experiencia parecen ser esenciales para entender la reticencia de los taxistas a utilizar el cinturón de seguridad. Se discuten las implicaciones prácticas y las futuras líneas de investigación.

Embora os taxistas estejam mais expostos a acidentes rodoviários, tendem a exibir comportamentos mais arriscados e atitudes mais negativas em relação à segu-rança rodoviária. Por exemplo, investigações anteriores sugerem que estão particularmente relutantes em usar o cinto de segurança. Os objectivos do presente estu-do foram: (a) estimar a prevalência do uso do cinto de segurança entre taxistas em comparação com outros taxistas profissionais e não profissionais (Estudo 1, n = 3.810), e (b) explorar atitudes em relação ao uso do cinto de segurança entre taxistas utilizando a Teoria do Comportamento Planeado (tpb) (Estudo 2, n = 100). O estudo 1 mostrou um menor uso do cinto de segurança entre os taxistas (em comparação com outros motoristas profissionais e não profissionais). O estudo 2 mostrou que o uso auto-relatado tende a ser superior ao uso observado estimado, e que as atitudesexperimentais negativas parecem ser centrais para compreender a relutância dos taxistas em usar cintos de segurança. São discutidas implicações práticas e linhas futuras de investigação.

Refractive errors, road traffic accidents and long-term spectacle compliance amongst commercial taxi drivers in a major North-East Indian city

Purpose: To assess the prevalence of refractive error (RE) and its association with road traffic accidents (RTAs) and the subsequent long?term spectacle compliance and adherence to suggested appropriate strategies In Shillong, India. Methods: This prospective study was conducted between July and October 2019 among commercial taxi drivers (CTDs), with follow?up interviews conducted with a subset of respondents to assess long?term spectacle compliance after a year. Gross ophthalmologic examination was performed, including visual acuity and refraction. Descriptive statistics and Chi?square tests were conducted to assess the association between the type of REs, spectacle compliance, and selected sociodemographic and clinical variables. Multiple logistic regression was performed for analysis of the association between RTAs and sociodemographic, clinical, and work characteristics variables. Results: A total of 382 (95.5%) CTDs completed interviews and gross eye examination. The prevalence of any RE in the worst eye was 28.8% (95% CI: 24.3–33.6). Presbyopia with or without distance vision was the commonest type of RE with 21.7% (95% CI: 17.7%–26.2). Among those who were prescribed spectacles, 70.5% needed near correction. Drivers with RE were nearly two times (OR: 2.6; 95% CI: 1.4–5.1) more likely to be involved in RTAs compared to those without any RE. Long?term spectacle compliance was at 40.9%. The predominant barrier reported for spectacle compliance was “can manage well without spectacles.” Conclusion: This survey has demonstrated a significant relationship between poor vision and occurrence of RTAs. There is an urgent need for tailor?made targeted interventions to address the eye health needs of CTDs in India

Prévalence et facteurs associés au diabète chez les conducteurs de taxi-motos de la ville de Parakou (Bénin) en 2021 / Prevalence and associated factors with diabetes among motorcycle taxi drivers in the city of Parakou (Benin) in 2021

Introduction : le diabète est un véritable fléau mondial par sa prévalence en croissance. Les objectifs de la présente étude étaient de déterminer la prévalence du diabète et d'identifier les facteurs associés au diabète chez les conducteurs de taximotos de la ville de Parakou en 2021. Méthodes : il s'agissait d'une étude transversale, descriptive et analytique concernant les conducteurs de taxi-motos de la ville de Parakou et réalisée du 08 février au 31 mars 2021. Résultats : au total 422 conducteurs de taxi-motos enquêtés. L'âge moyen était de 36,45±10 ans ; 85,8% avaient un revenu mensuel d'au moins 40000 FCFA, 9,7% avaient une hypertension artérielle. L'anxiété et la dépression étaient présentes respectivement chez 5,5% et 15,9 % des sujets enquêtés. La prévalence du diabète était de 2,84%. Les facteurs qui étaient significativement associés sont l'âge de 30 ans et plus (p=0,001), le tour de taille élevé (p=0,03) et la durée de sommeil journalier anormale (p=0,03). Conclusion : la prévalence du diabète est faible chez les conducteurs de taxi-motos et les facteurs associés sont l'âge de 30 ans et plus, le tour de taille élevé et la durée de sommeil journalier anormale. Il est important de communiquer pour un changement de comportement afin que les conducteurs de taximotos adoptent une hygiène de vie saine.

Introduction: Diabetes is a real global scourge due to its growing prevalence. The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of diabetes and to identify the associated factors with diabetes among motorcycle cab drivers of Parakou city in 2021. Methods: This was a cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical study of motorcycle cab drivers in Parakou, city conducted from February 8 to March 31, 2021. Results: a total of 422 subjects surveyed. The average age was 36.45±10 years; 85.8% had a monthly income of at least 40,000 FCFA, 9.7% had high blood pressure. Anxiety and depression were present respectively in 5.5% and 15.9% of the subjects surveyed. The prevalence of diabetes was 2.84%. The factors that were significantly associated with diabetes were age 30 years and older (p=0.001), high waist circumference (p=0.03) and abnormal daily sleep duration (p=0.03). Conclusion: The prevalence of diabetes is low among motorcycle cab drivers and the associated factors are age 30 years and over, high waist circumference and abnormal daily sleep duration.

Accessing Driving Posture Among Elderly Taxi Drivers In Malaysian Using RULA And QEC Approach

@#An elderly community may continue to serve their services to other jobs after retirement particularly in light works in accordance to their ability which can support the household income in such a challenging world. One of the professions that they could alternatively get involved is by being a taxi driver. Hence, the characteristic of elderly taxi driver is crucial to understand, primarily due to the ageing process which makes them more vulnerable towards injury. Sitting which is the working posture of a taxi driver should be properly done to avoid injuries among the elders. Improper seating posture is potentially unhealthy and considered as one of the major contributing factors for several musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) such as pain in the lower back part and shoulder. Due to increased exposures to seating posture inside the car, the proper sitting adjustment has become an important issue that demands adequate ergonomic interventions. A cross-sectional study was conducted with elderly taxi drivers using a self-administered questionnaire. It included questions on social-demographic data, Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) and Quick Exposure Check (QEC). Purposive method sampling is used according to these inclusive criteria; age 60 years old and above, self-driving taxi more than 1 year, no disabilities and registered with Ministry of Transport (MOT). Total of 443 respondents participated in the study. SPSS software version 20.0 to analyze data and RULA and QEC form was used. More than half elderly taxi driver used budget car (57.6%) type of taxi and most of elderly taxi drivers were smoking (66.0%). More than half respondents (70.0%) having felt back pain for the past 12 months and 75.4% feeling back pain the last seven days. 94.8% elderly taxi drivers complained of feeling low back pain. QEC showed higher score - neck (20.8%) and back body part (6.5%) and other factors at high score - driving (86.4%) and vibration (45.6%). RULA analysis body score at value score 7 (23.5%)- required immediate improvement and value score 5/6 (61.9%) - required investigation and needed to improve soon. Inappropriate seating posture among elderly taxi drivers may cause discomfort towards developing MSD. The implication of low awareness on ergonomics education could reflect quality lifestyle and health among elderly taxi drivers in Malaysia.

O mototaxista no mundo do trabalho: precarização, desemprego e informalidade / The mototaxi drivers in the world of work: precariousness, unemployment and informality / El moto-taxista en el mundo del trabajo: precariedad, desempleo y informalidad / Le conducteur de taxi-moto dans le monde du travail: précarité, chômage et informalité

O objetivo deste artigo é problematizar a informalidade no trabalho do mototaxista como um dos mecanismos de precarização do trabalho nos dias atuais. Parte-se do princípio de que a reorganização contemporânea do trabalho, ocasionada pelo avanço do capitalismo, tem levado à introdução de novas formas de exploração do trabalhador e de precarização do trabalho, às vezes, sem que se aperceba. Foi desenvolvida uma pesquisa qualitativa, com uso de técnica de observação direta e realização de entrevista com roteiro semiestruturado, realizadas no ambiente de trabalho dos mototaxistas. Para tratamento dos dados, utilizou-se a análise de conteúdo. Os resultados apontaram diversas dificuldades enfrentadas por esses trabalhadores no dia a dia de trabalho. Foi salientado pelos entrevistados as longas horas de trabalho, a instabilidade frente à atividade e o risco recorrente de se envolverem em acidentes de trânsito. Contudo alguns afirmaram que preferem esse tipo de trabalho, sem vínculo empregatício com a empresa ou o patrão, porque se sentem mais livres e com maior autonomia. Concluiu-se que o trabalho do mototaxista, enquanto um trabalho precário e informal, possui múltiplas facetas. Pelo olhar deles mesmos, trata-se de um trabalho ao qual se recorre, frequentemente, como última alternativa diante do desemprego, com pouca segurança e proteção social, no entanto que traz uma sensação de liberdade e autonomia maior do que o trabalho formal, amparado pelas leis trabalhistas.

The article aims to problematize the informality in the job of the mototaxi driver as one of the mechanisms of work precarization in the present days. It is assumed that the contemporary reorganization of labor, brought about by the advance of capitalism, has led to the introduction of new forms of exploitation of the worker and precariousness of work, sometimes without realizing it. A qualitative research was developed, using a direct observation technique and an interview with a semi-structured script carried out in the working environment of mototaxis. For the data treatment, the content analysis was used. The results pointed out several difficulties faced by these workers in their day to day work. The interviewees stressed the long working hours, the instability in relation to the activity and the recurrent risk of being involved in traffic accidents. However, some have stated that they prefer this type of work, without an employment relationship with the company or the boss, because they feel freer and with greater autonomy. It was concluded that the work of the mototaxi driver, as precarious and informal work, has multiple facets. By their own eyes, it is a job that is often used as a last alternative to unemployment, with little security and social protection, but which brings a sense of freedom and autonomy greater than formal work, supported labor laws.

El objetivo de este trabajo es problematizar la informalidad en el trabajo de moto-taxista como uno de los mecanismos de precarización del trabajo en los días actuales. Partimos del principio de que la reorganización contemporánea del trabajo, causada por el avance del capitalismo, llevó a la introducción de nuevas formas de exploración del trabajo, a veces, sin que se note. Se desarrolló una investigación cualitativa, con uso de técnicas de observación directa y realización de entrevista con un plan semi-estructurado, realizadas en el ambiente de trabajo de los moto-taxis. Los datos fueron tratados por el análisis de contenido. Los resultados indicaron muchas dificultades enfrentadas por estos trabajadores en el día a día de trabajo. Los entrevistados resaltaron las largas horas de trabajo, la inestabilidad ante la actividad y el riesgo recurrente de involucrarse en accidentes de tránsito. Sin embargo, algunos afirmaron preferir este tipo de trabajo, sin vínculo con la empresa o el jefe, porque se sienten más libres y con mayor autonomía. Concluimos que el trabajo de moto-taxis, aunque precario e informal, posee múltiples facetas. Por la mirada de ellos mismos, se trata de un trabajo a lo cual se recurre, frecuentemente, como última alternativa ante el desempleo, con poca seguridad y protección social, que trae, sin embargo, una sensación de libertad y mayor autonomía que el trabajo formal, amparado por leyes del trabajo.

L'objectif de cet article est attirer l´attention sur l'informalité dans le travail du conducteur de taxi-moto, et son rôle comme un des mécanismes de précarisation du travail actuellement. On suppose que la réorganisation contemporaine du travail, provoquée par le progrès du capitalisme, a causé des nouvelles formes d'exploitation du travailleur, bien comme la précarité du travail, parfois, on ne se rend pas compte. Une recherche qualitative a été développée en utilisant une technique d'observation directe et aussi un entretien avec un scénario semi-structuré. La recherche a été réalisée dans l'environnement de travail des conducteurs de taxi-moto. Pour le traitement des données, l'analyse du contenu a été utilisée. Les résultats ont mis en évidence plusieurs difficultés rencontrées par ces travailleurs dans leur travail quotidien. Les travailleurs interrogés ont souligné les longues heures de travail, l'instabilité inhérente à l'activité et le risque fréquent d´accidents de circulation. Cependant, certains conducteurs de taxi-moto ont préféré travailer sans relation de travail avec une entreprise ou avec un chef d'entreprise, car ils se sentent plus libres et jouissent d'une plus grande autonomie. On a pu conclure que le travail du conducteur du taxi-moto, en tant que travail précaire et informel, présente de multiples aspects. C'est à leurs yeux un travail souvent utilisé comme dernière alternative au chômage, avec peu de sécurité et de protection sociale. Néanmoins, c´est un travail qui apporte un plus grand sentiment de liberté et d'autonomie quand comparé au travail formel, soutenu par les lois du travail.

Fatores associados a acidentes de trabalho entre profissionais mototaxistas / Factors associated with accidents at work among motorcycle taxi drivers / Factores asociados a accidentes de trabajo entre profesionales de mototaxis

O número de acidentes de trânsito envolvendo motocicleta é cada vez maior, o que expõe o profissional mototaxista à ocorrência de acidentes de trabalho. O presente estudo tem como objetivo estimar a incidência anual de acidentes de trabalho entre profissionais mototaxistas e os fatores associados a estes agravos segundo características sociodemográficas, características profissionais, condições de trabalho e presença de sintomas osteomusculares. Trata-se de estudo transversal de caráter analítico com amostra composta por 123 mototaxistas cadastrados na Associação de Mototaxistas de Jequié (taxa de resposta 77,8%). Para análise estatística, foi utilizada a técnica de regressão logística, com cálculo das razões de incidência, intervalo de confiança (95%) e nível de significância p ≤ 0,05. A incidência anual de acidentes de trabalho entre mototaxistas foi de 26,8%. Foi observada, ainda, uma incidência expressiva de acidentes entre aqueles que relataram possuir outra atividade remunerada além do serviço de mototáxi (86,7%), com associação estatisticamente significante (p = 0,03). O desempenho de duas profissões parece predispor o mototaxista a maior ocorrência de acidentes com o veículo, sendo considerado um importante problema de saúde pública.

The number of traffic accidents involving motorcycles is increasing, this exposes motorcycle taxi drivers to work accidents. This study aims to estimate the incidence of accidents at work among motorcycle taxi drivers and factors associated with these problems according to sociodemographic characteristics, professional characteristics, working conditions and the presence of musculoskeletal symptoms. It is a cross-sectional study of analytical character with sample composed of 123 registered motorcycle taxi drivers at the Associação de Mototaxistas de Jequié (77.8 response rate). For statistical analysis, we used the logistic regression technique, with calculation of incidence ratio, confidence interval (95%), and p ≤ 0.05 significance level. The annual incidence of work accidents with motorcycle taxi drivers was 26.8%. A significant incidence of accidents was observed among those who reported having another remunerated activity in addition to the taxi service (86.7%), with statistically significant association (p = 0.03). The performance of two professions seem to predispose the motorcycle taxi drivers to more of accidents with the vehicle and is considered an important public health problem.

Se viene aumentando el número de accidentes de tráfico con motocicletas, lo que expone al profesional mototaxista a accidentes de trabajo. El presente estudio pretende estimar la incidencia anual de accidentes en el trabajo entre profesionales mototaxistas y los factores asociados a estas enfermedades según las características sociodemográficas, características profesionales, condiciones de trabajo y presencia de síntomas musculoesqueléticos. Este estudio es transversal, de carácter analítico, con una muestra compuesta por 123 mototaxistas registrados en la Associação de Mototaxistas de Jequié (una tasa de respuesta del 77,8%). Para el análisis estadístico, se aplicó la técnica de regresión logística, con cálculo de razones de incidencias, intervalo de confianza (95%) y nivel de significación p ≤ 0,05. La incidencia de accidentes fue de un 26,8% en los mototaxistas. Se observó una incidencia significativa de accidentes entre aquellos que reportaron tener otra actividad remunerada, además del servicio de mototaxi (86,7%), con una asociación estadísticamente significativa (p = 0,03). Se concluye que el manejo de dos profesiones puede predisponer al profesional a una mayor ocurrencia de accidentes con el vehículo y se considera un importante problema de salud pública.

Investigation on physical activity and serum lipid level among male taxi drivers of a city in China / 中华劳动卫生职业病杂志

Objective@#To investigate the relationship between physical activity (PA) and serum lipid level among male taxi drivers of a city in china.@*Methods@#A total of 360 male taxi drivers were collected by two-stage random sampling method from september to november in 2016, the questionnaires were used to survey the status of PA and serum total cholesterol (TC) , triglyceride (TG) , low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) , high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) , according to the recommended standards of the intenational consensus group on physical activity measurement (ICGPAM) , the participants were divided into 3 groups: high PA level group, moderate PA level group and low PA level group.@*Results@#The percentages of individuals with high, moderate and low PA levels were 60.7%, 22.1%and 17.2% respectively, the levels of TG, LDL-C had a declining trend along with the PA level increase, and the level of HDL-C had a increasing trend, the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). Compared with low PA group, the incidence of dyslipidemia in high PA group showed a declining trend in the indexes of TG, LDL-C, any kind of dyslipidemia and any two kinds of dyslipidemia, the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). After controlling the potentially confounding effects, compared with low PA group, the risk of dyslipidemia were reduced in the indexes of TG (OR=0.68, 95%CI: 0.55-0.84) , LDL-C (OR=0.67, 95%CI: 0.54-0.83) , HDL-C (OR=0.70, 95%CI: 0.56-0.88) , any kind of dyslipidemia (OR=0.65, 95%CI: 0.54-0.85) , any two kinds of dyslipidemia (OR=0.68, 95%CI: 0.55-0.86) in high PA group, there were significant differences between of them (all P<0.05) .@*Conclusion@#The PA level of male taxi drivers in this city is relatively low, and high PA can reduce the risk of dyslipidemia.

Analysis of Fatigue and Related Health and Safety Risk Factors Among Taxi Drivers in Kunming / 昆明医科大学学报

Objective To determine the prevalence of fatigue among taxi drivers in Kunming city,to better understand their general working and health conditions,and to determine the risk factors associated with fatigued driving.Methods A total of 400 taxi drivers were randomly selected for participation in a self-administered questionnaire survey,which included height and weight measurements.The response rate was 88.3％.The survey consisted of four main categories:personal particulars,social habits,work patterns and sleep profile.The Epworth Sleepiness Scale was used to estimate the level of daytime sleepiness and fatigue.Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to estimate the adjusted odd ratios and 95％ confidence interval associated with risk factors related to fatigue among taxi drivers.Results A high proportion of taxi drivers were obese and had self-reported hypertension,diabetes mellitus and high cholesterol.Driver fatigue was associated with very poor/poor self-rating of quality of sleep,having an additional part-time job,and driving more than 10 hours a day.Conclusion The findings of the present study will improve awareness of the work and health conditions of taxi drivers,and contribute toward efforts to achieve a healthier workforce.A lower prevalence of fatigued driving may lead to lower risks of road traffic accidents,lower economic loss,higher productivity,and safer roads for all.

The Effects of Customer Contact Service to the Mental Health among Korean Taxi Drivers / 한국직업건강간호학회지

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between customer contact service and mental health among Korean taxi drivers. METHODS: This was a secondary analysis of data collected from the 2015 Korean Working Conditions Survey. The sample included 496 taxi drivers in South Korea. The effect of customer contact service on mental health was analyzed using logistic regression analysis. The independent variables were general characteristics, working conditions, and hazardous factors in interactive service. RESULTS: The prevalence of poor mental health was 56.3%. Taxi drivers experienced emotional involvement (17.2%), hiding feeling (32.0%), and contact with angry clients (18.3%) in their job. During the first month of their work, 33.7% experienced verbal abuse and 12.3% threats/humiliating behaviors. In bivariate analysis, verbal abuse, threats/humiliating behaviors, and physical violence were associated with mental health of taxi drivers. Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed 'emotional involvement' and 'contact with angry clients' were significant predictors of mental health. CONCLUSION: The findings of this study may be useful in developing intervention programs to improve the mental health of taxi drivers in South Korea.

The Factors Related to Musculoskeletal Symptoms of Male Taxi Drivers / 산업간호학회지

PURPOSE: This study was conducted to understand the subjective symptom rate of musculoskeletal disease of male taxi drivers and comprehend general features, health behavior features, and factors related to the subjective symptoms of musculoskeletal system depending on the level of job stress. METHODS: The participants were 206 male taxi drivers from 4 transportation companies in the Seoul and Gyeonggi areas. The investigation was conducted from July 20th 2012 to August 20th 2012 through a self-administered questionnaire survey. RESULTS: The participants who exercised less than three times per week complained about the subjective symptoms of the musculoskeletal system (p=.016) 13.770 times as more as than those of the participants who exercised more than three times per week the participants who had a higher level of job stress complained about the subjective symptoms of the muscular skeletal (p=.011) 1.051times as more as than those who had a relatively lower level of job stress. CONCLUSION: This study recommends that it is necessary to provide exercise programs and arrange various plans reducing job stress to prevent muscular skeletal disease and minimize the disease susceptibility of taxi drivers.

The Factors Related to Musculoskeletal Symptoms of Male Taxi Drivers / 한국직업건강간호학회지

PURPOSE: This study was conducted to understand the subjective symptom rate of musculoskeletal disease of male taxi drivers and comprehend general features, health behavior features, and factors related to the subjective symptoms of musculoskeletal system depending on the level of job stress. METHODS: The participants were 206 male taxi drivers from 4 transportation companies in the Seoul and Gyeonggi areas. The investigation was conducted from July 20th 2012 to August 20th 2012 through a self-administered questionnaire survey. RESULTS: The participants who exercised less than three times per week complained about the subjective symptoms of the musculoskeletal system (p=.016) 13.770 times as more as than those of the participants who exercised more than three times per week the participants who had a higher level of job stress complained about the subjective symptoms of the muscular skeletal (p=.011) 1.051times as more as than those who had a relatively lower level of job stress. CONCLUSION: This study recommends that it is necessary to provide exercise programs and arrange various plans reducing job stress to prevent muscular skeletal disease and minimize the disease susceptibility of taxi drivers.

Conhecimento de mototaxistas quanto aos riscos ocupacionais / Knowledge of occupational hazards among motorcycle taxi drivers / El conocimiento de los riesgos laborales entre los motociclistas profesionales

Este estudo teve como objetivo geral avaliar o conhecimento dos mototaxistas de Jequié (BA) quanto aos riscos ocupacionais; foram objetivos específicos: identificar os principais riscos ocupacionais desses mototaxistas e descrever as medidas de prevenção por eles adotadas. Trata-se de um estudo de cunho predominantemente qualitativo, exploratório e descritivo, desenvolvido em pontos de mototáxi de Jequié, com uma amostra composta por 25 mototaxistas cadastrados na Associação de Mototaxistas de Jequié (Amoje). A coleta de dados realizou-se por meio de entrevista aberta semidirigida. Os resultados permitiram constatar que os mototaxistas conceituam os riscos ocupacionais como perigos constantes de seu trabalho. Os riscos conhecidos por eles são: físicos, como a radiação UV e altas temperaturas; ergonômicos; de segurança, destacando-se a falta de policiamento, trânsito desorganizado e imprudência; e sociais, uso de álcool e drogas, além do preconceito. As medidas de prevenção descritas foram: uso de protetor solar, capacetes, sapatos adequados, conscientização e cautela no trânsito. Foi possível também propor medidas de controle e prevenção para os riscos ocupacionais não relatados. Concluiu-se que é importante a regularização da profissão e a adoção de medidas intersetoriais para a prevenção e controle dos riscos ocupacionais cujas estratégias poderão reduzir os acidentes de trabalho e o preconceito com a categoria.

This study aimed to understand the risk perception of motorcycle taxi drivers of Jequié, Bahia, Brazil, regarding occupational hazards. The specific objectives of this study were: to identify major occupational hazards for motorcycle taxi drivers, and to describe the preventive measures adopted by them. This is a predominantly qualitative, exploratory and descriptive study, developed in motorcycle taxi stands in Jequié .The sample consisted of 25 motorcycle taxi drivers registered in the Association of Jequié Motorcycle Taxi Drivers (Amoje). Data collection was performed through open semi-directed interviews. The results allowed the verification that the motorcycle taxi drivers conceptualize occupational hazards as constant dangers of their work. The risks recognized by the workers are: physical such as UV radiation, high temperatures; ergonomic; of safety, policing lack, disorganized traffic and imprudence; and social, use of alcohol and drugs, besides the prejudice against them. The prevention measures described were: use of suntan lotion, helmets and proper shoes, understanding and being cautious in traffic. It was also possible to propose control and prevention measures for the occupational risks, which were not reported. It was concluded that it is important the regularization of the profession and the adoption of intersectoral measures for the prevention and control of occupational hazards whose strategies can reduce work-related accidents and prejudice towards motorcycle taxi drivers.

Este estudio tuvo como objetivo general comprender la percepción de los motociclistas, de la ciudad de Jequié - BA, sobre los riesgos profesionales. Los objetivos específicos fueron: identificar los principales riesgos laborales de estos motociclistas y describir las medidas preventivas adoptadas por ellos. Se trata de un estudio de enfoque cualitativo, exploratorio y descriptivo, desarrollado en las paradas de motocicletas-taxi en la ciudad de Jequié. La muestra estuvo compuesta de 25 motociclistas profesionales, registrados en la Asociación de motociclistas-taxi de Jequié (Amoje). La recolección de datos se llevó a cabo a través de entrevista abierta semi-dirigida. Los resultados mostraron que los motociclistas conceptuan los riesgos laborales como un peligro constante en su trabajo. Los riesgos apuntados por ellos son: físicos, la radiación UV y las altas temperaqturas, problemas ergonómicos, la seguridad, destacando la falta de vigilancia policial, el tráfico desorganizado y la imprudencia; y riesgos sociales: el uso del alcohol y las drogas, además de los prejuicios. Las medidas de prevención descritas fueron: el uso de protector solar, cascos, calzado adecuado, la conciencia y prudencia en el tráfico. También fue posible proponer medidas de control y prevención para los riesgos profesionales no declarados. Se concluye que es importante la regularización de la profesión y la adopción de medidas intersectoriales para la prevención y control de riesgos laborales, cuyas estrategias puedan reducir los accidentes del trabajo y los prejuicios con la categoría.

Workplace Hazards, Work Environment, and Physical-Affective Health of Taxi Drivers / 산업간호학회지

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to explore the factors related to physical and affective well-being of taxi drivers. The main factors of interests were workplace hazards and work environment. METHOD: This was a cross-sectional descriptive study. A convenience sampling method was utilized. 181 taxi drivers in Seoul metropolitan area completed survey questionnaires. RESULT: In bivariate analysis, payment system, workplace hazards, and work environment were associated with physical health of taxi drivers. Multiple regression analysis revealed payment system and workplace hazards were significant predictors of physical health. On the other hand, age and workplace hazards, and work environment were significantly associated with affective health in the bivariate analysis. Moreover, workplace hazards and environment were significant predictors of affective health in the multiple regression analysis. CONCLUSION: To improve taxi drivers' health status, it is critical to reform payment system to monthly payment, establish prevention policies of workplace hazards, and encourage employers and taxi drivers to make efforts for better work environment.

A identidade em discursos de taxistas / Identity in the discourse of taxi drivers

Este artigo é resultado de uma pesquisa mais ampla, cujo objetivo principal foi o de analisar a construção da identidade em discursos de taxistas que fazem em seus veículos o transporte alternativo entre os municípios de João Pessoa e Campina Grande - PB. Optou-se por uma pesquisa qualitativa, por meio da qual foram obtidos treze relatos orais de vida - sete em Campina Grande e seis em João Pessoa -, os quais foram submetidos à análise de discurso. Nos relatos, predominam descrições em que os taxistas se posicionam como membros desencantados de uma profissão decadente, que mal lhes garante a sobrevivência. A situação atual, difícil e instável, é contrastada insistentemente com um passado financeiramente mais estável. Em seus discursos, os entrevistados retratam si mesmos e o grupo ao qual pertencem como trabalhadores que lutam pela sobrevivência, legitimando, assim, a necessidade de optar pelo transporte alternativo.

This article is the result of a research of much broader scope and its main purpose is to analyze the construction of identity in the discourse of taxi drivers who travel between the cities of João Pessoa and Campina Grande - PB offering an alternative means of transportation to passengers. The option was made for a qualitative type of research, and thirteen oral reports were heard - seven of which in Campina Grande and six in João Pessoa - all of which underwent a discourse analysis. The prevailing note in the descriptions of the taxi drivers is one of disappointment with a profession they find decaying and unable to assure their means of survival. The situation nowadays is difficult and unstable for them and is constantly contrasted to the past when it was more stable. In their discourse, the subjects interviewed portray themselves and the group they are part of as workers who fight for their survival. Doing so, they claim for the need to render alternative transportation legal.

Hipertensão arterial e características ocupacionais em motoristas de táxi do Município do Rio de Janeiro / Hypertension and occupational characteristics of taxi drivers in Rio de Janeiro

Os motoristas de táxi são freqüentemente submetidos a inúmeras exposições ambientais adversas, como calor, vibrações, ruído intenso, gases tóxicos provenientes da exaustão de combustíveis fósseis, além de longas jornadas de trabalho e trabalhonoturno. Contudo, não foram identificados estudos nacionais que tivessem abordado a questão da saúde dos taxistas. O presente trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar a associação entre fatores ocupacionais e a ocorrência de hipertensão arterial em umgrupo de motoristas de táxi do município do Rio de Janeiro. Além disso, procuroudescrever as características sócio-demográficas e ocupacionais e analisar a freqüência de fatores de risco para hipertensão arterial nesta população. Tratou-se de um estudo epidemiológico do tipo seccional e de caráter exploratório realizado entre os meses denovembro de 2008 e abril de 2009. Foram entrevistados 496 taxistas que utilizavam os pontos de parada regulamentados pela Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro. Todas as informações analisadas neste estudo foram auto-referidas. Foi utilizado questionáriocom perguntas sobre presença e controle da hipertensão arterial, fatores de risco para seu desenvolvimento, perfil sócio-demográfico e características ocupacionais. Entre osentrevistados, 110 (22,2%) referiram diagnóstico anterior de hipertensão arterial. Observou-se que o grupo estudado apresentou elevadas freqüências de excesso de pesoe sedentarismo. A carga de trabalho se revelou alta. Quarenta e quatro por cento dos entrevistados afirmaram trabalhar 7 dias por semana e 92% referiram jornadas de trabalho maiores do que 8 horas por dia. Quanto à propriedade da permissão, 286motoristas se declararam proprietários da licença (57,7%). O tempo acumulado de trabalho como taxista apresentou relação estatisticamente significativa com a hipertensão arterial (p<0,05)...

Condiciones de trabajo y estado de salud en conductores de servicio de taxi / Working conditions and health status of taxi drivers

El propósito de este trabajo es explorar y analizar la relación entre condiciones de trabajo y estado de salud en conductores de servicio de taxi. Se trabaja con una muestra no probabilística casual de 204 conductores de la ciudad de Mar del Plata [Argentina] que acceden voluntariamente a participar del estudio. Para la recolección de datos se utiliza un cuestionario sobre condiciones de trabajo y una lista general de chequeo de síntomas psicológicos y físicos. La relación entre las diferentes condiciones de trabajo y la salud de los conductores se analiza mediante un modelo de ecuaciones estructurales. Los resultados permiten identificar ciertas condiciones de trabajo que pueden considerarse de alto riesgo y describir la sintomatología física y psicológica asociada a esta ocupación. Asimismo, se proporciona evidencia sobre la relación entre condiciones de trabajo y estado de salud en los trabajadores del sector. Los resultados se interpretan en el marco del contexto socio-económico local y se postulan recomendaciones preventivas para el sector.

Analysis of the hypertension dangerous factor in Wuhan male taxi drivers / 中华健康管理学杂志

Objective Discbuss the hypertension prevalence rate in the Wuhan male taxi drivers and the dangerous factor to provide the basis for its professional publie health work. Methods The Wuhan male taxi drivers were carried on the healthy physical examination who in the Hubei province medicine medical examination center during 2005-2007 and were carried on the epidemiology statistical analysis. Results The Wuhan male taxi drivers hypertension prevalence rate is 28.28%. That is higher than the common crowd. Hypertension leaves outside the heredity factor and be closely correlated with the age of harnesses, the body weight index, and so on. Conclusions The Wuhan male taxi drivers'hypertension prevalence rate is unoptimistic. We should take the synthesis preventing and controlling measure to reduce this crowd hypertension prevalence rate.

Study on the knowledge, attitude and HIV transmission behaviors among motorbike taxi drivers in Cau Giay district in 2007

Background: Cau Giay is a district within Hanoi city, where diverse people live. Motorbike Taxi Drivers (MTDs) are at high-risk of HIV infection. Objectives: To study the knowledge, attitude and HIV transmission behaviors among MTDs in Cau Giay district. Subjects and method: A cross-sectional study was carried out between March and October 2007 on 250 MTDs who worked at Cau Giay district. Results and conclusions:30.4% MTDs perceived that HIV could not be transmitted to others via sharing nail clippers or scissors with HIV infected people, 42% believed HIV can transmit via mosquito bites, 72% thought the rate of the HIV transmission from mother to child was 100%, 40% were aware that HIV could be recognized from people's appearance. Only 26.5% of the respondents were aware of the 3 main effects of condom use (including prevention from pregnancy, STls and HIV). 83.2% considered HIV/AIDS infected people as social evils such as injecting drug users, Commercial Sex Workers (CSWs). 23.2% MTDs showed are agreeable when being asked to look for CSWs by customers. 12% MTDs agreed to seek out drugs when the customers requested. The survey also reveals that there were 49.2% of MTDs having sex with CSWs within the last 6 months, of which, 58.2% did not regularly practice safe sex with CSWs. Some risk factors included low level of education, time of being MTD >3 years, low income (less than 2,000,000 VND a month), less frequent appraisal books and newspapers. MTDs that were ready to look for CSWs and drugs via customers\u2019 requests also had high risk of using drugs as well as unsafe sex.

Human Factors Involved in Traffic Accidents and Unsafe Driving Behaviors of Taxi Drivers / 대한산업의학회지

OBJECTIVE: This study investigated the driving habits of taxi drivers, in order to examine the characteristics of human factors causing traffic accidents and unsafe driving behavior and to determine any relevancy among them. METHOD: Taxi drivers (N=335) answered a questionnaire investigating various measures of human factors, unsafe driving behaviors, and number of traffic accident experiences in the previous year. In factor analysis, the characteristics of human factors were classified into 5 common factors: job, mental health, age, health habit and sleep factor. A contextual mediated model was proposed to distinguish the distal (5 common factors) and proximal (unsafe driving behaviors) factors in predicting traffic accident involvement by hierarchical multiple regression. RESULT: In hierarchical multiple regression, job factor(beta: 0.122), sleep factor (beta: 0.114) and unsafe driving behaviors (beta: 0.018) yielded a direct effect on the rate of traffic accidents. Mental health factor beta: 6.429), job factor (beta: 1.319) and health habit factor(beta: 1.177) yielded a indirect effect on the rate of traffic accidents by unsafe driving behaviors. CONCLUSION: Various human factors co-related by the unique characteristics that exist in the taxi service industry have significant effects on the rate of traffic accidents mediated by unsafe driving behaviors. Therefore a proper countermeasure against these factors should be established in order to effectively reduce the rate of taxi accidents.