A Study of Hypertension and its Sociodemographic Factors among Bus Conductors in North Karnataka

Bhagyashri, Joshi; Joshi, Arun; Katti, S M; Mallapur,; Viveki, RG

doi:10.5958/j.0976-5506.4.2.009

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“…Drivers and conductors working for more than 30 years had 22.67-and 11.02-times higher risk of having hypertension than those working for less than 10 years and one of the major factors explaining this association is the job stress which increases as the duration of service in the department increases, thus affecting the health of bus drivers and conductors. Similar findings were reported in other studies by Joshi et al 21 and Joshi et al 22 .…”

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Behavioral And Psychosocial Risk Factors for Hypertension Among Bus Drivers and Conductors in Karnataka

Sulgante

Kirte

2022

Natl J Community Med

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Background: Hypertension being a disease of occupational origin, its prevalence is found to be high among those who work in a few selected occupational groups. Road transport professionals are one such group and due to their work needs, they tend to adapt to the lifestyle which makes them more vulnerable to developing such diseases in long run. Objective: To identify behavioural and psychosocial risk factors for hypertension among bus drivers and conductors of NEKRTC, Raichur division. Methods: A community based cross sectional study was carried out in two NEKRTC depots of Raichur division, Raichur. A total of 360 bus drivers and 338 conductors were interviewed. Data collection was done by interviewing bus drivers and conductors and by physical examination and analyzed using percentages and chi square test. Results: The risk factors found to be significantly associated with hypertension in bus drivers and conductors were tobacco smoking, use of smokeless tobacco, alcohol consumption, duration of service, Body Mass Index and Waist Hip Ratio. Conclusion and recommendations: Considering the association of hypertension with various risk factors in bus drivers and conductors, preventive measures like lifestyle modifications and regular high-risk screening program for early diagnosis needs to be promoted in them.

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Behavioral And Psychosocial Risk Factors for Hypertension Among Bus Drivers and Conductors in Karnataka

Sulgante

Kirte

2022

Natl J Community Med

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“…HTN in this study is in line with similar studies conducted in Karnataka, India, and Mojo terminal, which was 23.2% and 20%, respectively [38,39].…”

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Undiagnosed hypertension and associated factors among long-distance bus drivers in Addis Ababa terminals, Ethiopia, 2022: A cross-sectional study

Adal,

Kassa,

Habte

et al. 2024

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Introduction Hypertension is a major public health problem that is often unrecognized, and its detection and control should be prioritized. The level of undiagnosed hypertension and its associated factors among long-distance bus drivers in Ethiopia is unknown. Objective This study aimed to assess the magnitude of undiagnosed hypertension and its associated factors among long-distance bus drivers in Addis Ababa bus terminals. Methods A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted on 391 long-distance bus drivers from December 15, 2021, to January 15 2022 at five cross-country bus terminals in Addis Ababa. A standardized and structured questionnaire was adapted based on the WHO stepwise approach to a non-communicable disease study and translated into Amharic. Data were coded, cleaned, and entered using Epi-data version 4.6 and exported to SPSS version 26. Logistic regression analysis was performed. Variables with a P-value < 0.25 in the bivariable analysis were selected for multivariable logistic regression analysis. Independent variables with a P-value < 0.05 were considered statistically significant. The magnitude of association between independent and dependent variables was measured by odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval. Results In this study, 391 study participants were involved with a response rate of 97.1%. The prevalence of undiagnosed hypertension was 22.5% (CI: 18.7%, 26.6%). Poor level of knowledge (AOR: 2.00, CI: 1.08, 3.70), long duration of driving per day (AOR: 2.50, 95% CI: 1.37–4.56), habit of chewing of chat (AOR: 2.61, 95% CI: 1.44, 4.73), regular alcohol consumption (AOR = 3.46; 95% CI: 1.70, 7.05), overweight (AOR:3.14, 95%CI: 1.54,6.42) obesity (AOR: 3.21, 95% CI 1.35, 7.61) and regular physical exercise (AOR: 0.16, 95% CI: 0.09, 0.29) were statistically significantly associated with undiagnosed hypertension. Conclusion This study revealed that the prevalence of undiagnosed hypertension among long-distance bus drivers was 22.5%, which was associated with modifiable behavioral factors, lack of regular physical exercise, lack of adequate awareness and high body mass index. Recommendation Stakeholders must implement the necessary preventive measures. These include increasing the level of awareness of hypertension among long-distance drivers and developing prevention of hypertension strategies and policies focusing on lifestyle and behavioral modifications.

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“…Socioeconomic status is found to be directly proportional to prevalence of hypertension in present study as reported by Joshi et al 13,22 , Tobin et al (2013) 23 in which higher the socioeconomic status, more was the prevalence of hypertension. However, Borle and Jadhao et al 21 reported negative association in their study.…”

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A Study on Prevalence and Socio Demographic Risk Factors for Hypertension Among Bus Drivers and Conductors of Southern India

Sulgante

Kirte

2022

Natl J Community Med

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Background: Hypertension is one of the diseases of occupational origin. The percentage of hypertensive increases when selected occupational groups are screened. Transport personnel are one such group who are at risk of developing hypertension due to the nature of their profession. Objective: To study the prevalence of hypertension and socio demographic risk factors for hypertension among bus drivers and conductors of NEKRTC, Raichur division. Methods: A cross sectional study comprising of 360 bus drivers and 338 bus conductors was undertaken in two NEKRTC depots of Raichur division, Raichur. Data was collected by interviewing study subjects and by physical examination and analyzed using percentages and Chi square test. Results: Prevalence of hypertension among bus drivers and conductors were found to be 25.3% and 19.8% respectively. Socio-demographic factors like age, marital status, type of family, socioeconomic status were significantly associated with hypertension in bus drivers while in conductors only age and marital status were significantly associated with hypertension. Conclusion and recommendations: Prevalence of hypertension is higher in bus drivers and conductors, thus periodic screening and monitoring of blood pressure in these transport personnel along with the provision of preventive and curative services to them at the earliest will be an effective strategy.

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A Study of Hypertension and its Sociodemographic Factors among Bus Conductors in North Karnataka

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