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{"title":"Health Challenges Among Waste Collectors in Bangladesh: Exploring Risk Factors Using Multi-level Modeling","authors":"Safayet Hossain ,&nbsp;Md Farhad Hossain ,&nbsp;Bowen Liu ,&nbsp;Anjuman Ara ,&nbsp;Haneen Alsaoud ,&nbsp;Md Abdul Majed Patwary","doi":"10.1016/j.shaw.2024.10.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.shaw.2024.10.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Waste collectors face multi-faceted health risks including exposure to musculoskeletal disorders, respiratory diseases, and workplace injuries because of their hazardous work environment. The purpose of this study was to determine the risk factors that affect health of the waste collectors across Bangladesh.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Data on a cross-sectional survey obtained information from 481 waste collectors about their demographics, housing conditions, hygiene practices, security measures, and disease prevalence. Descriptive analyses and multi-level models are used.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>As per univariate analysis, 81.3% did not have access to clean water, 58.4% did not have access to sanitation, and 65.9% of people lived in unhealthy housing. According to bivariate analysis, there is an association between unhealthy working conditions i.e., respiratory illnesses (19.1% asthma, 29.7% cough), gastrointestinal issues (59.3% discomfort, 24.1% diarrhea), musculoskeletal disorders, and dermatological diseases, and unsafe working conditions (i.e., 60% no masks, 71% no gloves, and 75% no boots). Considering geographic clustering, multi-level modeling examined how different factors affected particular illnesses. The following were significant protective factors: better housing (80% lower odds of acute irritation), security measures (50% lower odds of gastrointestinal diseases), good hygiene (62% lower odds of dermatological diseases), and younger age (2% higher odds of respiratory diseases per year).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>In summary, unsafe living and working conditions greatly push the risks of illness for waste collectors. These risks to occupational health can be reduced with targeted interventions that enhance housing, hygiene, security protocols, and working conditions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":56149,"journal":{"name":"Safety and Health at Work","volume":"16 1","pages":"Pages 13-20"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143591617","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Anti-masking Posts on Instagram: Content Analysis During the COVID-19 Pandemic","authors":"Emma K. Quinn ,&nbsp;Robert T. Duffy ,&nbsp;Kristian Larsen ,&nbsp;Maria Dalton ,&nbsp;Cheryl E. Peters","doi":"10.1016/j.shaw.2024.11.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.shaw.2024.11.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>The SARS-CoV-2 viral outbreak has been conflicts with the past-tense narrative elsewhere in the abstract.; the infodemic. Misinformation about the virus and disease it causes (COVID-19) has been linked with authority-questioning beliefs, co-branding with conspiracies, and other misinformation across social media. Distrust in simple occupational and public health tools we have at our disposal (like well-fitting face masks) has proliferated. Despite attempts to curb the spread of untrue or misleading information on COVID-19, this messaging persists on social media.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Using a clean and cleared account, the 300 top posts under the hashtag #masksdontwork were collected on Instagram for thematic analysis over three weeks in June 2022, with three separate data collection dates. Themes contained in the posts were independently assessed by two coders and discrepancies were resolved by consensus.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The most dominant theme among posts was mistrust, including “government lies” and “media lies.” Anti-masking rhetoric was the second most frequent theme, where “freedom” and “disbelief in data” were common sub-themes.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Science denial and propaganda shared among Instagram users may represent an onramp to consumption of broader conspiracy theories and government distrust, in addition to having negative health effects and social consequences for workers regardless of whether they wear masks. Social media algorithms promote similar misinformation or authority-questioning beliefs to users who view related content. Addressing the spread of health-related misinformation can assist in deconstructing myths and increasing trust in public health authorities and prevent the spread of communicable diseases among workers and the public.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":56149,"journal":{"name":"Safety and Health at Work","volume":"16 1","pages":"Pages 27-35"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143591630","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Management and Collection of Occupational Data for Health (ODH) in National Public Health Statistics: Evaluation and Recommendations for Korea","authors":"Dong-Uk Park ,&nbsp;Kyung Ehi Zoh ,&nbsp;Yun-Keun Lee ,&nbsp;Hoekyeong Seo ,&nbsp;Sangjun Choi ,&nbsp;Dong-Hee Koh ,&nbsp;Jin-Ha Yoon ,&nbsp;Kanwoo Youn ,&nbsp;Mo-Yeol Kang ,&nbsp;Eun Suk Choi ,&nbsp;Jungwon Kim ,&nbsp;Yangho Kim ,&nbsp;Domyung Paek","doi":"10.1016/j.shaw.2024.11.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.shaw.2024.11.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>The aims of this study are to examine how occupation-related data and information for health (ODH) are collected and managed from census-based surveys and potential occupational illness and injuries (POI_S) statistics, and to propose a national strategy for the systematic collection, analysis, and management of ODH by building on the Korean Standard Classification of Occupation (KSCO) and using a job exposure matrix (JEM).</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>The status of the collection and management of ODH registered as national statistics, drawn not only from the census-based general population and workforce, but also from POIS statistics was reviewed and evaluated.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>ODH from the Republic of Korea's Census of Population and Labor Force are collected and classified according to the KSCO. In contrast, national statistics on POIS are not systematically collected for KSCO coding, reflecting the lack of an KSCO and related guidelines on how to collect ODH. Key frameworks for the construction of both an KSCO and a reference JEM for public health surveillance are proposed.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Further research is needed to develop a national system for collecting and managing ODH, which will ultimately contribute to the use of a national KSCO and the construction of JEM for public health surveillance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":56149,"journal":{"name":"Safety and Health at Work","volume":"16 1","pages":"Pages 60-68"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143591662","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Relationship Between Quality of Life and Occupational Health Literacy Among Informal Wood Furniture Workers in Thailand","authors":"Patcharin Chaisurin,&nbsp;Weeraporn Suthakorn,&nbsp;Kunlayanee Tantranon,&nbsp;Anon Wisutthananon","doi":"10.1016/j.shaw.2024.11.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.shaw.2024.11.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Informal wood furniture workers face various occupational health and safety risks that may impact their health and quality of life (QOL). Improving health literacy (HL) could help mitigate these risks. This study aims to assess HL levels and their relationship to QOL among this group in Thailand.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2023 and involved 175 informal wood furniture workers employed in Ban Ma, Lamphun province, Thailand. Data collection instruments comprised the Occupational Health Literacy Questionnaire (TOHLS-IF) and a questionnaire assessing informal workers' QOL. Analysis encompassed descriptive statistics alongside partial correlation analysis (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.05).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Respondents demonstrated high overall health literacy (2.34 ± 0.45). Considering eight dimensions of QOL in the sample, some variables, such as insufficient income, debt, and underlying disease, were prevalent at high percentages and seemed to diminish workers' QOL. After adjustment for gender, age, level of education, and work experience, most QOL dimensions correlated positively with workers' HL levels (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.05); significant variables included career goal setting (<em>r</em>s = 0.27, <em>p</em> &lt; 0.001), conflicts in workplace (<em>r</em>s = 0.20, <em>p</em> = 0.009), environmental satisfaction (<em>r</em>s = 0.41, <em>p</em> &lt; 0.001), readiness to use internet (<em>r</em>s = 0.28, <em>p</em> &lt; 0.001) and applications (<em>r</em>s = 0.29, <em>p</em> &lt; 0.001), coworker's respect (<em>r</em>s = 0.15, <em>p</em> = 0.003), and goal setting to advance career (<em>r</em>s = 0.28, <em>p</em> &lt; 0.001). No significant relationship was observed between prevalent QOL-diminishing factors and health literacy.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The observed link between HL levels and multiple dimensions of QOL among informal wood furniture workers underscores the need for targeted interventions. Policymakers and social initiatives should focus on promoting health literacy and relevant skills to enhance QOL within this population.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":56149,"journal":{"name":"Safety and Health at Work","volume":"16 1","pages":"Pages 69-74"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143591663","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Lung Cancer Risk in Female School Cooks: A Nationwide Retrospective Cohort Study in the Republic of Korea","authors":"Jungwon Jang ,&nbsp;Eun Mi Kim ,&nbsp;Jaiyong Kim ,&nbsp;Jeehee Min ,&nbsp;Inah Kim","doi":"10.1016/j.shaw.2025.01.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.shaw.2025.01.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Exposure to cooking fumes exposure likely increases the lung cancer risk in school cooks, but research on the incidence of lung cancer in school cooks is lacking. Therefore, this study aimed to examine a nationwide cohort of school cooks for lung cancer by linking three Korean social insurance databases to determine whether working as a school cook increases lung cancer risk.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A nationwide retrospective cohort of school cooks and clerks with lung cancer was established by linking Employment Insurance, Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance, and National Health Insurance Service databases. Covariates were matched using 1:1 propensity score matching (PSM) for school cooks and clerks. Age-standardized incidence and hazard ratios (HRs) for lung cancer were calculated using the Cox proportional hazards model. Fine–Gray subdistribution HRs were used for sensitivity analysis. After further categorization into never- and ever-smoked subcohorts, the same analyses were performed.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Post PSM, we identified 76 cases of lung cancer in school cooks during 259,819 person-years of follow-up. The age-standardized incidence was 199.8 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 120.7–278.9) and 166.8 (95% CI: 95.8–237.7) for school cooks and clerks, respectively. The subdistribution HR for school cooks post PSM was 1.72 (95% CI: 1.14–2.60). In the never-smoked subcohort, the subdistribution HR for school cooks post PSM was 4.23 (95% CI: 2.36–7.58).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>School cooks were at an elevated risk of developing lung cancer, likely due to exposure to cooking fumes, highlighting the need for improved ventilation and preventive measures in school kitchens to reduce lung cancer risk.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":56149,"journal":{"name":"Safety and Health at Work","volume":"16 1","pages":"Pages 105-112"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143591668","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Quantitative Assessment of Work-related Hand-arm Vibration Exposure Among Workers in the Construction, Underground Coal Mining, Wood Working, and Metal Working Industry: The German Hand-arm Vibration Study","authors":"Yi Sun ,&nbsp;Frank Bochmann ,&nbsp;Winfried Eckert ,&nbsp;Benjamin Ernst ,&nbsp;Christian Freitag ,&nbsp;Uwe Kaulbars ,&nbsp;Uwe Nigmann ,&nbsp;Christina Samel ,&nbsp;Christian van den Berg ,&nbsp;Nastaran Raffler","doi":"10.1016/j.shaw.2025.01.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.shaw.2025.01.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Standardized exposure assessments were conducted to quantify the historical occupational exposure to hand-arm vibration of workers in the German construction, underground coal mining, woodworking, and metalworking industries.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A two-step approach was used to assess historical vibration exposure. In the first step, individual work histories were reconstructed by standardized personal interviews. The interview focused on the identification of relevant power tools used throughout the working life. In the second step, an equipment-exposure-matrix was constructed by industrial hygiene measurements. By linking the power tools in the work history to the equipment-exposure-matrix, individual daily, and long-term vibration exposures can be quantified.</div></div><div><h3>Results and conclusions</h3><div>A total of 423 power tools were identified for 5,115 exposure segments over a period of 50 years. 97.2% of the vibration values were based on industrial hygiene measurements. The total vibration value (a_hv) of the power tools used varied between 0.8 m/s² and 65.2 m/s² with a median value of 14.2 m/s². The median value of cumulative vibration exposure is D_hv = 121,971 (range: 23-3,374,640) m²/s⁴·day, corresponding to a daily vibration exposure of a_hv(8) = 7 m/s² for 2489 working days (11.3 years).</div><div>This study provides a detailed description of hand-arm vibration exposure among workers in the related industries studied. Our analyses indicate that the quantification of daily vibration exposure is often uncertain and should be interpreted with caution. In contrast, cumulative vibration exposure is a more reliable exposure parameter for describing general working conditions and for guiding the prevention and compensation of vibration-related health problems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":56149,"journal":{"name":"Safety and Health at Work","volume":"16 1","pages":"Pages 97-104"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143591667","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessing the Psychometric Properties of the French-Canadian Version of the Psychological Safety Climate Questionnaire (PSC-12)","authors":"Manon Truchon ,&nbsp;Mahée Gilbert-Ouimet ,&nbsp;Azita Zahiriharsini ,&nbsp;Alice Girouard ,&nbsp;Jérome Thibeault ,&nbsp;Nathalie Parent ,&nbsp;Éléonore Lachapelle ,&nbsp;Caroline Biron","doi":"10.1016/j.shaw.2024.11.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.shaw.2024.11.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Psychosocial safety climate (PSC) refers to the collective belief among workers regarding the protection and support of their psychological health and safety by senior management. Despite the recognized importance of PSC in mitigating exposure to detrimental psychosocial risk factors at work, a validated instrument in French is lacking. This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the French-Canadian version of the PSC-12 and its associations with job satisfaction and psychological distress.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>A cross-sectional validation study was conducted to evaluate the psychometric properties of the PSC-12. Using cross-sectional data from an online survey of adults in a French-Canadian university (<em>n</em> = 1,784), the psychometric properties of the PSC-12, a 12-item questionnaire, were assessed. Internal consistency, validity, and factor structure were examined through exploratory factor analysis conducted using SAS v.9.4 software.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Confirming the original four-factor structure, the French-Canadian version of the PSC-12 demonstrated satisfactory internal consistency (Cronbach's α of 0.95) and validity indices. Its convergent and divergent validity was evidenced by a positive association with job satisfaction (<em>r</em> = 0.34, <em>p</em> &lt; 0.05) and the negative association with psychological distress (<em>r</em> = -0.50, <em>p</em> &lt; 0.05).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>The French-Canadian adaptation of the PSC-12 maintains cross-cultural validity, providing a validated and concise tool for assessment within the French-Canadian community. <em>Practical Applications</em>: By facilitating the prevention of mental health problems among workers, this questionnaire has the potential to contribute to alleviating burdens for individuals, workplaces, and society.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":56149,"journal":{"name":"Safety and Health at Work","volume":"16 1","pages":"Pages 21-26"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143591618","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Development of the Quality of Life Scale for Shift-working Nurses","authors":"Soner Berşe ,&nbsp;Hüseyin Çapuk ,&nbsp;Ali Ağar","doi":"10.1016/j.shaw.2024.11.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.shaw.2024.11.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background and aim</h3><div>Shift work is known to have a significant impact on the health and well-being of nurses, and there is a need for practical tools to assess this impact. This study introduces the “Quality of Life Scale for Shift-Working Nurses” (QoLS-SWN), which was developed to provide a reliable and valid tool for assessing the effects of shift work on nurses' health and well-being.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This study employed a methodological research design to develop and validate a new scale for assessing the quality of life of shift-working nurses. Data were collected from two samples of nurses working in various hospitals. The first sample (<em>n</em> = 202) was used for exploratory factor analysis (EFA) to identify the scale's underlying factor structure. The second sample (<em>n</em> = 246) was used for confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) to validate the identified structure. The development process included an extensive literature review, expert consultations, and pilot testing. Factor analysis and reliability tests were conducted to ensure that the scale is highly reliable.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The QoLS-SWN demonstrated excellent reliability, with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.95, and factor loadings ranging from 0.56 to 0.90. The scale comprises three dimensions: physical and mental exhaustion, health risks and job safety, and social and psychological interactions, explaining 71.89% of the total variance. CFA affirmed the structural validity of the scale, with fit indices indicating a good model fit (CMIN/df = 2.33, GFI = 0.86, IFI = 0.95, TLI = 0.94, CFI = 0.95, RMSEA = 0.07).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The QoLS-SWN is a reliable and valid tool for measuring the impact of shift work on nurses' quality of life. By providing insights into the multifaceted consequences of shift work, the scale may guide the development of targeted interventions to enhance nurses' quality of life. This scale can inform nursing practice and policy, ultimately improving nurse well-being and patient care outcomes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":56149,"journal":{"name":"Safety and Health at Work","volume":"16 1","pages":"Pages 46-52"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143591660","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Do Short-Term Improvements in Activities of Daily Living and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Have Association With Return to Work in Workers With Occupational Injury? From an Occupational Injury Cohort in Taiwan","authors":"Fa-Chen Lin ,&nbsp;Chia-Pin Lin ,&nbsp;Hung-Yi Chuang ,&nbsp;Tse-Wei Wu ,&nbsp;Peng-Ju Huang ,&nbsp;Chen-Cheng Yang ,&nbsp;Chao-Hung Kuo","doi":"10.1016/j.shaw.2024.12.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.shaw.2024.12.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Rates of return to work (RTW) after an occupational injury vary considerably according to a range of factors. Limited studies have been conducted on the specific correlation between RTW and functional assessments, including activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL). This prospective cohort study aims to determine if a relationship exists between ADL/IADL and RTW among injured workers in Taiwan.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>We recruited 162 workers who reported work-related injuries from January 2023 to May 2024. The assessment of ADL was evaluated using the Barthel Index, whereas IADL was evaluated using the Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living scale. ADL/IADL were assessed immediately after the injury, at 3 and 6 months postinjury. Logistic regression models were used for the connections between ADL, IADL, and RTW while considering various confounding factors.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The mean ADL and IADL improved significantly at both 3 and 6 months postinjury. Logistic regression analysis indicated that IADL scores at 3 and 6 months postinjury were significantly linked to RTW. ADL scores lost significance after adjustment. Age was negatively associated with RTW, whereas sex and labor insurance status showed no significant association.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Short-term improvements in IADL are linked to successful RTW, rather than ADL for occupationally injured workers. Evaluations of IADL should be incorporated into rehabilitation plans to predict and improve RTW. Thorough rehabilitation approaches that address various aspects of functional abilities may be crucial to support successful RTW. Further studies are required to validate these results.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":56149,"journal":{"name":"Safety and Health at Work","volume":"16 1","pages":"Pages 90-96"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143591666","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploration of Barriers and Facilitators to Healthy Eating in UK Truck Drivers","authors":"Katharina B. Ruettger ,&nbsp;Elizabeth Stamp ,&nbsp;James A. King ,&nbsp;Stacy A. Clemes","doi":"10.1016/j.shaw.2024.12.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.shaw.2024.12.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>The working environment of truck drivers promotes unhealthy lifestyle behaviours including physical inactivity and poor dietary choices. This leads to high levels of chronic diseases and a reduced life expectancy compared to other occupational groups. However, little is known about how drivers in the UK perceive their working environment and how this affects their food choices. This study aimed to gain a better understanding of long-haul (8–10-hour shifts) truck drivers’ needs regarding healthy food choices whilst on the road to better inform future health promotion programmes and policy needs.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted, allowing an in-depth exploration of truck drivers’ experiences. The interview guide was grounded within the COM-B model and theoretical domains framework. Audio recordings were anonymised and transcribed verbatim and data analysed using thematic analysis.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Ten drivers (8 male) were interviewed with a mean age of 49 years (SD 9.7). Frequently mentioned barriers to healthy eating were limited availability of affordable healthy food options at truck stops, food storage limitations, and limited time for food preparation. Commonly reported facilitators to improve drivers' diet were flexible break times, shorter shifts, secure parking places and/or better-equipped vehicles.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Limited availability of healthy food options, high costs, poor facilities within rest areas, long working hours/shifts, and lack of food storage and preparation time, negatively impacts UK truck drivers’ eating behaviours. This study highlights that multi-component interventions targeting the individual, environment and policy, are ultimately needed to improve truck drivers’ working conditions and health.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":56149,"journal":{"name":"Safety and Health at Work","volume":"16 1","pages":"Pages 75-82"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143591664","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}