Prevalence of HIV and Associated Risk Factors Among Long Distance Truck Drivers in Inchope, Mozambique, 2012

Occupational driving has often been associated with a high prevalence of pain in the neck, shoulder, wrist/hand, back and knee. The present study was undertaken to find out the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and associated risk factors among long-distance truck drivers from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 108 long-distance truck drivers. They were interviewed and examined as per a pre-designed, pre-tested semi-structured interview questionnaire. Results indicate that 78% of long-distance truck drivers had musculoskeletal disorder. The most common symptoms were low back pain (40%) followed by shoulder pain (26%), knee pain (24%), and neck pain (20%). Age, education, addiction, years of work experience, hours of driving were significantly associated with musculoskeletal morbidity (P<0.001). Long-distance truck drivers with continued driving exposure have a high prevalence of a musculoskeletal disorder.

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HIV infection and associated risk factors among long–distance truck drivers travelling through Azerbaijan

International Journal of STD & AIDS ◽

10.1258/ijsa.2008.008396 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 20 (7) ◽

pp. 477-482 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

B A Botros ◽

Q M Aliyev ◽

M D Saad ◽

A A Michael ◽

J L Sanchez ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Hiv Infection ◽

Truck Drivers ◽

Long Distance ◽

Associated Risk Factors

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A Zero-Inflated Ordered Probit Model to Analyze Hazmat Truck Drivers’ Violation Behavior and Associated Risk Factors

IEEE Access ◽

10.1109/access.2020.3001165 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 ◽

pp. 110974-110985

Author(s):

Jinzhong Wu ◽

Wenji Fan ◽

Wencheng Wang

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Probit Model ◽

Truck Drivers ◽

Ordered Probit ◽

Ordered Probit Model ◽

Associated Risk Factors

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Magnitude and Contributing Factors of Low Back Pain among Long Distance Truck Drivers at Modjo Dry Port, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Journal of Environmental and Public Health ◽

10.1155/2019/6793090 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2019 ◽

pp. 1-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Tewodros Yosef ◽

Ayele Belachew ◽

Yifokire Tefera

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Low Back Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Truck Drivers ◽

Low Back ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Contributing Factors ◽

Long Distance ◽

Cross Sectional

Background. Low back pain (LBP) is well known as the most common musculoskeletal disorder with the lifetime prevalence of eighty percent. Worldwide, 37% of low back pain was attributable to occupational risk factors. Truck driving is one among the jobs causing occupational LBP. Even though these drivers in Ethiopia run the high risk of occupational injuries and illnesses like drivers elsewhere, the evidence that shows the magnitude and factors that contribute to LBP is a significant shortcoming. Objective. To assess the magnitude and contributing factors of low back pain among long-distance truck drivers at Modjo Dry Port, Ethiopia, 2018. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted among systematically selected 422 long-distance truck drivers at Modjo Dry Port, Ethiopia, from February to March 2018. Data were collected through face-to-face individual interview using a structured questionnaire adapted from the standardized Nordic questionnaire for the analysis of musculoskeletal symptoms. The data were entered using EPI-DATA version 4.2.0.0 and cleaned and analyzed using SPSS version 20 statistical software for windows. Binary logistic regression was computed to determine the association using crude and adjusted odds ratios at 95% confidence intervals. Independent variables with a P value less than 0.05 in the multivariable logistic regression model were considered as significant. Results. Of 400 truck drivers interviewed, the prevalence of LBP was found to be 65%. The study also found smoking cigarette (AOR = 2.24, 95% CI (1.25–4.01), and P=0.007), physical inactivity (AOR = 2.12, 95% CI (1.28–3.51), and P=0.003), chronic diseases other than LBP (AOR = 2.18, 95% CI (1.32–3.61), and P=0.002), frequent lifting or carrying heavy objects (AOR = 3.02, 95% CI (1.75–5.22), and P≤0.001), perceived improper sitting posture while driving (AOR = 2.20, 95% CI (1.35–3.60), and P=0.002), and perceived job stress (AOR = 2.07, 95% CI (1.20–3.57), and P=0.009) were contributing factors of low back pain. Conclusion. This finding shows the public health importance of low back pain among long-distance truck drivers in Ethiopia. Individual factors largely accounted for the development of low back pain; hence, orientation on these modifiable risk factors and regular follow-up on safety procedures should be considered to mitigate the problem.

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Prevalence of work related musculoskeletal disorders in truck drivers and its associated risk factors

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20192348 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 6 (6) ◽

pp. 2712 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Anuj Mehta ◽

Neeraj A. Athavale ◽

Ashok K. Shyam ◽

Parag K. Sancheti

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Musculoskeletal Pain ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Truck Drivers ◽

Extrinsic Factors ◽

Sickness Absenteeism ◽

Work Related ◽

Validated Questionnaire ◽

Numeric Pain Rating Scale ◽

Associated Risk Factors

Background: The main purpose of the study was to find out the different joints affected in the truck drivers and the associated-risk factors for musculoskeletal pain in this population due to the paucity of literature pertaining to Indian truck drivers.Methods: A self-administered closed-ended validated questionnaire was prepared by the researcher incorporated with Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire and numeric pain rating scale and the participants were questioned using the same questionnaire and response was recorded by the researcher.Results: This study found a prevalence rate of work-related musculoskeletal pain to be 76.92% in truck drivers and the most commonly affected joints are lower back followed by the knee, shoulder and cervical spine. The factors which are found to be responsible for work related musculoskeletal pain in truck drivers are age, years of driving, number of driving days in a week, number of driving hours in a day, rest duration, posture, stress, vibration & poor condition of roads.Conclusions: It can be concluded from the results of this study that extrinsic factors do play a significant role in the causation of work-related musculoskeletal pain in truck drivers and are a leading cause for affecting the health of truck drivers and a frequent cause of sickness absenteeism.

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Risk factors associated with self-reported musculoskeletal pain among short and long distance industrial gas delivery truck drivers

Applied Ergonomics ◽

10.1016/j.apergo.2018.05.005 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 72 ◽

pp. 69-87 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Firdaous Sekkay ◽

Daniel Imbeau ◽

Yuvin Chinniah ◽

Philippe-Antoine Dubé ◽

Nathalie de Marcellis-Warin ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Musculoskeletal Pain ◽

Truck Drivers ◽

Long Distance ◽

Factors Associated

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Prevalence of HIV infection and sexual practices among long distance truck drivers

International Archives of Medicine ◽

10.3823/2378 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 10 ◽

Author(s):

Telma Maria Evangelista de Araújo ◽

Aline Silva Santos ◽

David Bernar Oliveira Guimarães ◽

Tatyanne Silva Rodrigues ◽

Lia Rakel Rocha De Oliveira ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Hiv Infection ◽

Rapid Test ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Truck Drivers ◽

Sexual Practices ◽

Blood Collection ◽

Long Distance ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Stable Relationship

Objective: To analyze the prevalence of Human immunodeficiency virus infection and sexual practices of truck drivers who travel through a capital of the Northeast of Brazil. Methodology: Cross-sectional study carried out from May to September 2013 with 384 truck drivers. Data were collected through application of forms and a rapid test with blood collection for detection of viral antibodies. Results: It was observed that 100% of respondents were male, 57.5% had age between 31 and 50 years, 69% were married or had a stable relationship and 58.6% were living in the Northeast. The identified risk factors were: low education (50%); alcohol use (69.5%); multiple sexual partners (50.3%); lack of use or sporadic use of condoms (56.3%). The HIV prevalence detected among truck drivers was 0.8%. Conclusion: The risk factors present among truckers indicate vulnerability to HIV infection by exposing to contamination, as well as contributing to spread of the virus in the general population.

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Popliteal entrapment syndrome and age

VASA ◽

10.1024/0301-1526/a000201 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 41 (4) ◽

pp. 262-268 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Schweizer ◽

Hügli ◽

Koella ◽

Jeanneret

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Leg Pain ◽

Walking Distance ◽

Therapeutic Approaches ◽

Long Distance ◽

Entrapment Syndrome ◽

Long Distance Running ◽

Popliteal Entrapment ◽

Popliteal Entrapment Syndrome ◽

Atherosclerotic Risk Factors

On the occasion of diagnosing a popliteal entrapment syndrome in a 59-year old man with no cardiovascular risk factors, who developed acute ischemic leg pain during long distance running, we give an overview on this entity with emphasis on patientsage. The different types of the popliteal artery compression syndrome are summarized. The diagnostic and therapeutic approaches are discussed. The most important clinical sign of a popliteal entrapment syndrome is the lack of atherosclerotic risk factors in patients with limited walking distance. Not only in young athletes but also in patients more than 50 years old the popliteal entrapment syndrome has to be taken into account.

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