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ArticleJournal of occupational and environmental medicine2025

Conditions of Work that Impact the Health Behaviors of Long-Haul Truck Drivers.

Ashamsa Aryal, Carri Casteel, Brandi Janssen, Nathan Fethke, Brenda Buikema, Hyunkeun Ryan Cho, Megan TePoel, Diane Rohlman

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8 authors.

Ashamsa Aryal
Carri CasteelFrom the College of Public Health, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.
Brandi JanssenFrom the College of Public Health, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.
Nathan FethkeFrom the College of Public Health, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.
Brenda BuikemaFrom the College of Public Health, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.
Hyunkeun Ryan ChoFrom the College of Public Health, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.
Megan TePoelFrom the College of Public Health, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.ORCID 0000-0002-1470-774
Diane RohlmanFrom the College of Public Health, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.ORCID 0000-0002-6697-1577

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NIOSH CDC HHS U19 OH008868
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveWe sought to describe conditions of work that impact the health of long-haul truck drivers in the context of the Worker Well-being Framework.

methodsWe conducted semistructured interviews with 33 incoming and current workers, including drivers. Interviews were analyzed and categorized into the five domains of the Worker Well-being Framework.

resultsThe physical environment contributes to unhealthy behaviors (eg, limited access to healthy foods, physical activity, noise). Drivers emphasized that industry policies and culture prioritized customer service over worker well-being.

conclusionsDrivers and students had different perceptions about personal responsibility and motivation regarding health behaviors, with students focusing on individual solutions instead of organizational solutions. These insights are essential for developing strategies to create healthier work environments and improve the well-being of long-haul truck drivers.

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Automobile DrivingHealth BehaviorOccupational HealthTruck DriversWorking ConditionsAdultExerciseFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicMaleMiddle AgedMotivationSedentary BehaviorStudentsTime Factorsconditions of workhealth behaviorsoccupational safety and healthqualitative studytruck driversWellBQ

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PMID40480812
PMCPMC12354055

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