Introduction: In Benin, Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) drivers play an essential role in the logistics chain, facilitating the transportation of goods within the country or between other countries in the sub-region. HGV dr...Introduction: In Benin, Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) drivers play an essential role in the logistics chain, facilitating the transportation of goods within the country or between other countries in the sub-region. HGV drivers are professionals who experience adverse working conditions, exposing them to risky behaviours, including Psychoactive Substance (PAS) misuse, leading to particularly severe road accidents. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of PAS misuse among HGV drivers and identify associated factors in Cotonou, Benin. Materials and Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey involving HGV drivers at parking areas in Cotonou from 26 March to 10 April 2023. The dependent variable was the PAS misuse by HGV drivers, and the independent variables were related to their socio-demographic characteristics, health status and lifestyle habits, and professional characteristics. Data analysis involved determining the prevalence of PAS misuse with a 95% Confidence Interval (95% CI). Subsequently, we identified factors associated with PAS misuse among the participants using multivariate logistic regression. We presented the final regression results as adjusted odds ratios (aOR) with 95% CI. Results: The study included 425 HGV drivers. Among them, 53 (12.47%, 95% CI = 9.64 - 15.98) were misusing PAS. Compared to drivers aged 35 and older, those aged under 25 (aOR = 10.67, 95% CI = 3.56 - 32.03) and those aged 25 to 34 (aOR = 3.47, 95% CI = 1.37 - 8.82) had higher odds of PAS misuse. Drivers with a primary education were less likely (aOR = 0.43, 95% CI = 0.19 - 0.97) to misuse PAS than those with no formal education. Drivers suffering from cardiovascular diseases were also three times more likely (aOR = 3.08, 95% CI = 1.08 - 8.81) to misuse PAS than others. The odds of PAS misuse were also higher among drivers who reported taking breaks than those claiming not to (aOR = 3.11, 95% CI = 1.57 - 6.18). Conclusion: Driving under the influence of PAS is a risk factor for road accidents, associated with other factors highlighted in this study. Addressing these factors in prevention strategies through integrated approaches could lead to more effective results.展开更多
目的探讨职业司机慢性疾病发病率的危险因素,做好健康监护,减少交通事故。方法采用余善法推荐的NIOSH职业紧张测量工具对调查对象进行测试,每一因素都按照Likert s 5点法和7点法赋分予以数量化,按照量表赋分方法计算各因素得分。随机抽...目的探讨职业司机慢性疾病发病率的危险因素,做好健康监护,减少交通事故。方法采用余善法推荐的NIOSH职业紧张测量工具对调查对象进行测试,每一因素都按照Likert s 5点法和7点法赋分予以数量化,按照量表赋分方法计算各因素得分。随机抽查504名职业司机慢性疾病患病情况及其危险因素,将有、无慢性疾病者进行分组对照分析。结果504名职业司机中有377名曾患有慢性疾病,患病率为74.80%。其中患病率较高的有慢性胃炎,消化性溃疡最多(占26.16%),其他依次为痔疮、慢性泌尿系统疾病、高血压、慢性关节炎、椎间盘突出等。结论影响职业司机慢性疾病患病率的危险因素主要有司机的文化程度、经济状况、生活方式、医疗保障、慢性疾病家族史、从事司机作业工龄等;其次,倒班方式、发生过交通事故、司机平时危险感、紧张感以及对职业态度等也是慢性疾病发病率的危险因素。展开更多
文摘Introduction: In Benin, Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) drivers play an essential role in the logistics chain, facilitating the transportation of goods within the country or between other countries in the sub-region. HGV drivers are professionals who experience adverse working conditions, exposing them to risky behaviours, including Psychoactive Substance (PAS) misuse, leading to particularly severe road accidents. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of PAS misuse among HGV drivers and identify associated factors in Cotonou, Benin. Materials and Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey involving HGV drivers at parking areas in Cotonou from 26 March to 10 April 2023. The dependent variable was the PAS misuse by HGV drivers, and the independent variables were related to their socio-demographic characteristics, health status and lifestyle habits, and professional characteristics. Data analysis involved determining the prevalence of PAS misuse with a 95% Confidence Interval (95% CI). Subsequently, we identified factors associated with PAS misuse among the participants using multivariate logistic regression. We presented the final regression results as adjusted odds ratios (aOR) with 95% CI. Results: The study included 425 HGV drivers. Among them, 53 (12.47%, 95% CI = 9.64 - 15.98) were misusing PAS. Compared to drivers aged 35 and older, those aged under 25 (aOR = 10.67, 95% CI = 3.56 - 32.03) and those aged 25 to 34 (aOR = 3.47, 95% CI = 1.37 - 8.82) had higher odds of PAS misuse. Drivers with a primary education were less likely (aOR = 0.43, 95% CI = 0.19 - 0.97) to misuse PAS than those with no formal education. Drivers suffering from cardiovascular diseases were also three times more likely (aOR = 3.08, 95% CI = 1.08 - 8.81) to misuse PAS than others. The odds of PAS misuse were also higher among drivers who reported taking breaks than those claiming not to (aOR = 3.11, 95% CI = 1.57 - 6.18). Conclusion: Driving under the influence of PAS is a risk factor for road accidents, associated with other factors highlighted in this study. Addressing these factors in prevention strategies through integrated approaches could lead to more effective results.
文摘目的探讨职业司机慢性疾病发病率的危险因素,做好健康监护,减少交通事故。方法采用余善法推荐的NIOSH职业紧张测量工具对调查对象进行测试,每一因素都按照Likert s 5点法和7点法赋分予以数量化,按照量表赋分方法计算各因素得分。随机抽查504名职业司机慢性疾病患病情况及其危险因素,将有、无慢性疾病者进行分组对照分析。结果504名职业司机中有377名曾患有慢性疾病,患病率为74.80%。其中患病率较高的有慢性胃炎,消化性溃疡最多(占26.16%),其他依次为痔疮、慢性泌尿系统疾病、高血压、慢性关节炎、椎间盘突出等。结论影响职业司机慢性疾病患病率的危险因素主要有司机的文化程度、经济状况、生活方式、医疗保障、慢性疾病家族史、从事司机作业工龄等;其次,倒班方式、发生过交通事故、司机平时危险感、紧张感以及对职业态度等也是慢性疾病发病率的危险因素。
