scholarly journals Prevalence of use of alcohol, tobacco, cocaine and other illicit drugs among drivers truck in the West Center region of Brazil

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. e10010917691
Author(s):  
Carla Danielle Dias Costa ◽  
Diogo Sousa Rodrigues ◽  
Flávia Neri Meira ◽  
Sérgio Henrique Nascente Costa ◽  
Vania Rodriguez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Brief Intervention ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Illicit Drugs ◽  
Northern Region ◽  
Truck Drivers ◽  
Urine Samples ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
Behavioral Profile ◽  
Combined Use ◽  
Specialist Treatment

The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of use of licit and illicit drugs and verify the behavioral profile among truck drivers. A total of 697 truck drivers were interviewed at a gas station on BR-153, between from February 2014 to February 2015. The questionnaire ASSIST was applied to screening the use of alcoholic beverages, tobacco and illicit drugs. Sociodemographic information and professional were also collected. Urine samples were screened for licit and illicit drugs. All of truckers were male, median age of 42 years, most of them married and low scholarity. 47% related moderate or high consumption of alcohol and tobacco and need a brief intervention. 21% use of cocaine, cannabinoids, amphetamine, hypnotics/sedatives, opioids, inhalants and need specialist treatment. From the 697 participants, 94% provided urine samples. 10,5% were positive for drugs. 5,2% were positive for cocaine, 2,6% for cannabinoids, 2,0% for amphetamine, 0,4% for benzodiazepines, 0,3% positive for methamphetamines and 1,4% for combined use of two drugs. Young and single truckers use tobacco, cannabis and amphetamines and need to receive brief intervention for these drugs. Truck drivers in the northern region of low education, require specialized treatment for tobacco. Truck drivers make high use of tobacco, alcohol, cocaine and other ilicit drugs. Measures are needed to improve quality of life to the drivers, as well as to prevent and treat individuals who use licit and illicit drugs in order to reduce engagement with traffic accidents.

scholarly journals Demographic and cardiovascular risk factors associated with drug use in truck drivers

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariana Moura Pereira ◽  
Antonio Padua Mansur ◽  
Julio Yoshio Takada ◽  
Vilma Leyton
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Illicit Drugs ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Truck Drivers ◽  
Noncommunicable Diseases ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background: The irregular routine of truck drivers favors the development of chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), especially cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), which can be exacerbated by the use of illicit drugs.Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out with data from 2,071 truck drivers who traveled through the state of São Paulo between 2010 and 2016. Socioeconomic and occupational variables and risk factors for CVD were associated with drug use. Clinical and toxicological tests were also carried out.Results: The average age of the truck drivers was 42.27 ± 11.07 years, and the use of illicit drugs, at least once while working, was reported or detected in 388 (18.7%) drivers. Compared to non-users, drug users were younger (37.25 ± 9.45 vs. 43.43 ± 11.1 years; p <0.001) and single (43.3% vs. 28.4%; p <0.001). The independent variables age [OR = 0.93 (95% CI: 0.91 - 0.95; p<0.001)], smoking [OR = 2.18 (95% CI: 1.39 - 3.44; p = 0.001)], alcohol consumption [OR = 1.626 (95% CI: 1.06 - 2.49; p = 0.026)] and hours of driving per day [OR = 1.08 (95% CI: 1.01 - 1.15; p = 0.012)] were also associated with the use of illicit drugs.Conclusion: The use of illicit drugs was higher in young and single drivers and was associated with a higher prevalence of smoking, alcohol consumption and more driving hours, which are risk factors for NCDs, CVD and traffic accidents.

scholarly journals The Impact of Financial and Non-Financial Work Incentives on the Safety Behavior of Heavy Truck Drivers

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 2759
Author(s):  
Sebastjan Škerlič ◽  
Vanja Erčulj
Keyword(s):  
Financial Incentives ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Road Transport ◽  
Truck Drivers ◽  
Driving Ability ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
Safety Behavior ◽  
The Impact

The goal of the research is to determine how compensation affects the safety behavior of truck drivers and consequently the frequency of traffic accidents. For this purpose, a survey was conducted on a sample of 220 truck drivers in international road transport in the EU, where the results of the Structural Equation Model (SEM) show that in the current state of the transport sector, financial and non-financial incentives have a positive impact on the work and safety behavior of drivers. Financial incentives also have an impact on drivers’ increased perception of their driving ability, while moving violations continue to have a major impact on the number of accidents. The proposed improvements enable decision-makers at the highest level to adopt legal solutions to help manage the issues that have been affecting the industry from a work, social and safety point of view for the past several years. The results of the research therefore represent an important guideline for improvements to the legislature as well as in the systematization of truck driver compensation within companies.

Use of Illicit Drugs by Truck Drivers Arriving at Paranaguá Port Terminal, Brazil

2013 ◽  
Vol 15 (7) ◽  
pp. 673-677 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tiago Severo Peixe ◽  
Rafael Menck de Almeida ◽  
Edmarlon Girotto ◽  
Selma Maffei de Andrade ◽  
Arthur Eumann Mesas
Keyword(s):  
Illicit Drugs ◽  
Truck Drivers

A fast and simple approach for the quantification of 40 illicit drugs, medicines, and pesticides in blood and urine samples by UHPLC-MS/MS

2019 ◽  
Vol 54 (7) ◽  
pp. 600-611 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah C. W. S. E. Franco de Oliveira ◽  
Alexandre D. Zucoloto ◽  
Carolina D. R. de Oliveira ◽  
Edna M. M. Hernandez ◽  
Ligia V. G. Fruchtengarten ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Illicit Drugs ◽  
Simple Approach ◽  
Urine Samples ◽  
Blood And Urine Samples

Participant perspectives on the Australian WHO ASSIST Phase III brief intervention for illicit drug use in a primary healthcare setting

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 518
Author(s):  
David Newcombe ◽  
Rachel Humeniuk ◽  
Victoria Dennington ◽  
Robert Ali
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Brief Intervention ◽  
Primary Healthcare ◽  
Illicit Drugs ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Healthcare Setting ◽  
Phase Iii ◽  
Health Clinic ◽  
Participant Perspectives

This study explored the experience and self-reported changes in health behaviours of people in a primary healthcare setting who received a brief intervention (BI) for illicit drugs linked to the Alcohol Smoking Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST). Eighty-two participants from a sexual health clinic in Adelaide, South Australia, who were involved in a randomised controlled trial investigating the effectiveness of an ASSIST-linked BI delivered at baseline, were re-interviewed 3 months later and were administered a semi-structured questionnaire designed to elicit participant perspectives on the BI. Overall, participants’ comments were positive, with 78% reporting that the BI had some influence on their drug-taking behaviour; 72% reporting they had attempted to reduce drug use. Their comments highlighted several ways in which the BI helped them become ‘aware’ of the potential risks of using, the risks of continued substance use, the benefits of stopping or cutting down substance use and the strategies they used to change their behaviour. A smaller proportion of participants reported that the BI had no influence. These results indicate the ASSIST-linked BI is a brief, simple-to-administer intervention that provides participants with an opportunity to voluntarily and successfully enter into an intentional process of change.

scholarly journals A fast and simple approach for the quantification of 40 illicit drugs, medicines, and pesticides in blood and urine samples by UHPLC-MS/MS

2019 ◽  
Vol 54 (7) ◽  
pp. ii-ii
Author(s):  
Sarah C. W. S. E. Franco de Oliveira ◽  
Alexandre D. Zucoloto ◽  
Carolina D. R. de Oliveira ◽  
Edna M. M. Hernandez ◽  
Ligia V. G. Fruchtengarten ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Illicit Drugs ◽  
Simple Approach ◽  
Urine Samples ◽  
Blood And Urine Samples

scholarly journals Measuring Children’s Sodium and Potassium Intakes in NZ: A Pilot Study

Nutrients ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 1198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen Eyles ◽  
Neela Bhana ◽  
Sang Lee ◽  
Carley Grimes ◽  
Rachael McLean ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sodium Intake ◽  
Urine Samples ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
High Potassium ◽  
Frequent Use ◽  
Recall Data ◽  
Diet Recall ◽  
Sodium And Potassium

Low sodium and high potassium intakes in childhood protect against rises in blood pressure (BP) and risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) later in life. Our aim was to pilot methods for collection of 24-h urine samples (gold standard) and diet recalls to assess sodium and potassium intakes and their food sources in 30 children aged 8–11 years at one New Zealand primary school. A diverse sample (n = 27) was recruited over a two-week period. All children provided a urine sample (71% complete) and interviewer-assisted 24-h diet recall (Intake24 software). Median (range) sodium intake was 2191 (1087 to 4786) mg/day (salt equivalent 5.5 g), potassium intake was 1776 (800–2981) mg/day, BP was 105 (84–129)/62 (53–89) mmHg, and sodium to potassium molar ratio was 2.0 (1.1–4.8). Frequent use of discretionary salt was uncommon. Major food sources of sodium were bread, pies and pastries, and bread and pasta-based dishes, and potassium were sauces and condiments, dairy products, and non-alcoholic beverages. Most participants provided adequate data and enjoyed taking part. A larger survey is warranted to confirm findings and inform a potential intervention(s). Small improvements to study procedures and resources should improve completeness of urine samples and quality of 24-h diet recall data.

scholarly journals Perinatal Illicit Drug and Marijuana Use

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judy C. Chang ◽  
Cynthia L. Holland ◽  
Jill A. Tarr ◽  
Doris Rubio ◽  
Keri L. Rodriguez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Illicit Drugs ◽  
Illicit Drug ◽  
Obstetric Care ◽  
Illicit Drug Use ◽  
Urine Samples ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Audio Recordings ◽  
Study Sites ◽  
Patient Disclosure

Purpose. To assess use, screening, and disclosure of perinatal marijuana and other illicit drugs during first obstetric visits. Design. Observational study that qualitatively assesses provider screening and patient disclosure of substance use. Setting. Study sites were five urban outpatient prenatal clinics and practices located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Participants. Pregnant patients and obstetric providers were recruited as participants. Methods. We audio recorded patient-provider conversations during first obstetric visits and obtained patient urine samples for drug analyses. Audio recordings were reviewed for provider screening and patient disclosure of illicit drug use. Urine analyses were compared with audio recordings to determine disclosure. Results. Four hundred and twenty-two pregnant patients provided complete audio recordings and urine samples for analyses. Providers asked about illicit drug use in 81% of the visits. One hundred twenty-three patients (29%) disclosed any current or past illicit drug use; 48 patients (11%) disclosed current use of marijuana while pregnant. One hundred and forty-five samples (34%) tested positive for one or more substances; marijuana was most commonly detected (N = 114, 27%). Of patients who tested positive for any substance, 66 (46%) did not disclose any use; only 36% of patients who tested positive for marijuana disclosed current use. Conclusion. Although marijuana is illegal in Pennsylvania, a high proportion of pregnant patients used marijuana, with many not disclosing use to their obstetric care providers.

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