Sleep, habits, quality of life and accidents in truck drivers of Brazil and Portugal.

Souza, José Carlos

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“…d This population presents sleep disorders 5,15,16 and the daily routine is described as tiresome, monotonous and lonely. 8 Working conditions put truck drivers in dangerous situations, for example accidents on highways and robberies, which make them be in constant vigilance.…”

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Manter-se acordado: a vulnerabilidade dos caminhoneiros no Rio Grande do Sul

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OBJECTIVE:To analyze factors associated with the use of stimulants by truck drivers to stay awake. METHODS:A survey with 854 drivers was carried out at eight truck stops (seven gas stations and one border patrol post) located at fi ve cities in the State of Rio Grande do Sul (Southern Brazil) in 2006. The outcome "amphetamine use" was categorized as "yes" or "no". Poisson regression analysis with robust variance was conducted in order to select variables that would be included in the model, which was composed of variables regarding socioeconomic and demographic characteristics, information on profession and on alcohol consumption. RESULTS:Amphetamine was used by 12.4% of truck drivers in order to stay awake, either by itself or together with other substances (coffee, guaraná powder, energy drinks, snorted cocaine). Amphetamine was the most cited substance by those who consumed something to stay awake. Consumption of alcoholic drinks was mentioned by more than 70% of the interviewees. Among those who declared drinking alcohol, 45.1% reported drinking at least once a week. Once a week. Amphetamine use was associated with younger age, higher income, longer trips, and alcohol use. CONCLUSIONS:Truck drivers' higher income implies increased workloads, which can result in physical and emotional stress, with consequent use of stimulants, as a temporary solution. The reduction in abusive consumption of alcohol and in the use of illicit substance, like amphetamines, by truck drivers depends not only on policies addressing prevention and treatment for drug abuse, but also on integrated policies ensuring better working and health conditions.

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“…Em um amplo estudo comparativo (23) (24) . Esses dados levam a questionar o estado emocional destes profissionais, pois o uso de estimulantes tem um aspecto funcional, como já mencionado, porém álcool e maconha sugerem aspectos depressivos.…”

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A percepção de caminhoneiros sobre o uso de substâncias psicoativas no trabalho

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Andrade

Guimarães

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SMAD Rev Eletr Saúde Mental Álcool Drog

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Objetivo: compreender a experiência subjetiva de caminhoneiros em relação ao uso de substâncias psicoativas. Método: utilizou-se método qualitativo de caráter etnográfico. Resultados: os elementos encontrados, tais como elevado índice de consumo de substâncias, corroboram estudos epidemiológicos acerca da temática, acrescentando, todavia, sentidos subjetivos e depoimentos. Conclusão: há uma divergência de opiniões que enfraquece a categoria em relação à negociação por melhores condições de trabalho, ao mesmo tempo que o uso de substâncias ilícitas é considerado normal e não é questionado por parte dos participantes.

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Sleep, habits, quality of life and accidents in truck drivers of Brazil and Portugal.

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Manter-se acordado: a vulnerabilidade dos caminhoneiros no Rio Grande do Sul

Manter-se acordado: a vulnerabilidade dos caminhoneiros no Rio Grande do Sul

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