Qualitative Study of Multilevel Barriers and Facilitators Associated With Physical Activity and Diet Among Long-haul Truck Drivers

IF 3.5 3区医学 Q1 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Safety and Health at Work Pub Date : 2024-09-01 DOI:10.1016/j.shaw.2024.04.005

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Abstract

Background

Long-haul truck drivers (LHTD) experience disproportionately greater chronic disease risk, which may be influenced by both occupational and lifestyle factors. This study aimed to explore the multilevel factors associated with LHTD's diet and physical activity (PA).

Methods

Thirty in-depth interviews were conducted with LHTD in the Southern California border region. Interview questions captured occupational and lifestyle factors relating to PA and diet at multiple levels and were analyzed using thematic analysis.

Results

Emergent themes relating to both diet and PA included time constraints, attitudes and perceived beliefs, and accessibility of environments to engage in PA and healthy eating. Themes specific to PA were weather conditions and flatbed job duties. Themes specific to diet included access to refrigerators/microwaves and social interactions.

Conclusion

Findings from this study can inform the development of tailored, multi-level interventions to encourage PA and healthy dietary behaviors among LHTD.

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关于长途运输卡车司机参加体育锻炼和饮食的多层面障碍和促进因素的定性研究

背景长途卡车司机（LHTD）的慢性病风险过高，这可能受到职业和生活方式因素的影响。本研究旨在探讨与卡车司机饮食和体力活动（PA）相关的多层次因素。方法对南加州边境地区的卡车司机进行了 30 次深入访谈。访谈问题从多个层面捕捉与 PA 和饮食相关的职业和生活方式因素，并使用主题分析法进行分析。结果与饮食和 PA 相关的新兴主题包括时间限制、态度和感知信念，以及参与 PA 和健康饮食的环境的可及性。与运动锻炼相关的主题包括天气条件和平板工作职责。结论本研究的结果可为制定量身定制的多层次干预措施提供参考，以鼓励长期卧床者进行锻炼和健康饮食行为。

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来源期刊

Safety and Health at Work Social Sciences-Safety Research

CiteScore

6.40

自引率

5.70%

发文量

1080

审稿时长

38 days

期刊介绍： Safety and Health at Work (SH@W) is an international, peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary journal published quarterly in English beginning in 2010. The journal is aimed at providing grounds for the exchange of ideas and data developed through research experience in the broad field of occupational health and safety. Articles may deal with scientific research to improve workers'' health and safety by eliminating occupational accidents and diseases, pursuing a better working life, and creating a safe and comfortable working environment. The journal focuses primarily on original articles across the whole scope of occupational health and safety, but also welcomes up-to-date review papers and short communications and commentaries on urgent issues and case studies on unique epidemiological survey, methods of accident investigation, and analysis. High priority will be given to articles on occupational epidemiology, medicine, hygiene, toxicology, nursing and health services, work safety, ergonomics, work organization, engineering of safety (mechanical, electrical, chemical, and construction), safety management and policy, and studies related to economic evaluation and its social policy and organizational aspects. Its abbreviated title is Saf Health Work.