Assessing cardiovascular links to depression and anxiety in Australian professional drivers

Chalmers, T. A.; Lal, Sara

doi:10.31083/j.jin2101043

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“…Truck driver mental health is a global health issue. Studies of truck drivers from the United Stated (Shattell et al, 2012), Italy (Garbarino et al, 2018), Brazil (da Silva-Junior et al, 2009), and Australia (Chalmers & Lal, 2022) have noted minor psychiatric disorders, anxiety, and depression. Prevalence rates of minor psychiatric disorders, depression, and anxiety were 6.1%, 13.6%, and 7.9%, respectively.…”

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Sleep, mental health, and access to health care of women truck drivers

Heaton,

Kham-Ai,

Shattell

2023

J Am Assoc Nurse Pract

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Background: The numbers of women in trucking are growing steadily, yet because they represent a minority group, little is known about their health issues. Most studies of truck drivers have focused on the mental and physical health, sleep, and health care access of male truck drivers. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to characterize chronic stress, sleep, and mental health service and overall access to care among women truck drivers. Methodology: Twenty-five female truck drivers were a subsample of participants from a larger parent study of truck drivers. After approval from the institutional review board, participants completed a 59-item Qualtrics survey; data were transferred from Qualtrics to SPSS v. 24 for analysis. Results: No acute sleepiness or excess daytime sleepiness was observed, but participants only slept 6 hr per night, and all experienced poor sleep quality. Although 28% of participants met or exceeded the threshold score for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), only 8% sought care for feelings of upset or distress. Also, 80% of the women had health insurance, yet there were those who did not seek care because of job-related conflicts. Conclusion/Implications: Participants were sleep deprived and experienced poor-quality sleep. Mental health and other health services utilization was low. Implications for practice include consideration of telehealth services to improve health care access and screening and referral as needed to mental health care providers by Department of Transportation medical examiners. Future research should include younger women truck drivers to determine the potential contribution of perimenopause/menopause to some of the health issues experienced by this group of workers.

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Sleep, mental health, and access to health care of women truck drivers

Heaton,

Kham-Ai,

Shattell

2023

J Am Assoc Nurse Pract

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A closer look at depression and sleep quality relation: A cross‐sectional study of taxi drivers in Tabriz metropolis

Abedi,

Naghizad,

Habibpour

et al. 2024

Health Science Reports

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Background and AimTaxi drivers play a significant role in urban mobility and safety as professional drivers. They typically have poor incomes, long work hours, lack of sleep, and high levels of stress, which increase the risk of physical and mental illnesses. The goal of this study was to explore the relationship between sleep disorders and depression among Tabriz metropolis taxi drivers.MethodsUsing the street intercept technique, a cross‐sectional study was conducted with the participation of 402 taxi drivers in Tabriz during January and March 2020. Data collection tools included the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and Patient Health Questionnaire as well as demographic information. Twenty taxi stops were used as sampling sites, and the method used was random sampling based on the number of drivers at each stop. Statistical analysis was performed using Stata 13.ResultsThe majority of drivers worked an average of 6 days each week, with a mean tenure of 13.3 years. The sleep quality mean score for drivers was 5 (SD = 2.3). Approximately, 21% of them had sleep disorder (PSQI >6). Moderate depression was recognized in 13% of drivers and moderately severe depression has been found in 5% of them. Drivers were more likely to experience sleep disorders if they had mild (odds ratio [OR] = 3.9), moderate (OR = 16.4), or fairly severe depression symptoms (OR = 35.3). A seven times higher risk of depression was identified among drivers with sleep disorders.ConclusionIt might be contended that a mutual relationship has been found between sleep disorders and depression, and disregarding this will deteriorate sleep turbulences. Considering the pivotal role of taxi drivers in urban mobility, accommodating initiatives that give a break time for drivers and improve their mental health is recommended.

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Are work-related stress and positivity associated with health-related quality of life? Results of an observational study in a transport company in Italy

Manai,

Colaprico,

Ricci

et al. 2024

J Public Health (Berl.)

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Aim The job of a driver, particularly that of a public transportation driver, is a complex activity, requiring the mental and physical integrity of the operator. The presence of altered health status, fatigue related to prolonged driving, and all those conditions that interfere with the worker’s performance contribute to an increased risk of traffic accidents and occupational injuries. The aim of the study is to evaluate in an Italian transportation company how work-related stress and positivity affect the health-related quality of life of employees. Subject and methods A cross-sectional study was carried out from July 2019 to January 2020. Participants filled out a questionnaire divided into four sections (registry and socio-demographic, Karasek’s Job Content Questionnaire, Short Form 12 Survey, Positivity Scale) that aimed to gather information on work stress factors and health-related quality of life and positivity. Results Two hundred eight individuals responded to the questionnaire, including drivers and company staff. Significant differences were observed for the PCS dependent variable: in married participants (p = 0.026), in participants with children (p = 0.002) in the univariate analysis, and bivariate with the MCS variable (p = 0.001). Significant differences were observed for the MCS dependent variable only in the bivariate analysis: PCS (p = 0.001). Conclusion In this transport company, there was a high level of health-related work well-being in each of the activities carried out within it, since positivity was strongly associated with both physical and mental factors and given the homogeneity of the job demand and decision latitude.

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Assessing cardiovascular links to depression and anxiety in Australian professional drivers

Cited by 5 publications

References 35 publications

Sleep, mental health, and access to health care of women truck drivers

Sleep, mental health, and access to health care of women truck drivers

A closer look at depression and sleep quality relation: A cross‐sectional study of taxi drivers in Tabriz metropolis

Are work-related stress and positivity associated with health-related quality of life? Results of an observational study in a transport company in Italy

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