Understanding health needs of professional truck drivers to inform health services: a pre-implementation qualitative study in a Canadian Province.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Long-haul truck drivers experience multiple challenges, including increased health risks. A large percentage of professional truck drivers (PTDs) suffer from numerous chronic physical health conditions such as obesity, hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, sleep disorders, etc.) as well as poor mental health and social challenges. Furthermore, this population experiences numerous barriers related to accessing health care services including primary care and resources to improve their health. PTDs living in rural and remote areas are at higher risk. The objective of this study is to understand the views of PTDs and the trucking industry on health and personalized healthcare interventions and services.

Methods

In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with

SUBMITTER: Jbilou J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11468071 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature