Depression, anxiety and stress in taxi drivers: a systematic review of the literature.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Mental health is a global public health challenge, with mental disorders being a major cause of morbidity. Particularly, taxi drivers face unique challenges related to long working hours, economic instability, and hazardous working conditions. To summarise the existing scientific literature on mental disorders in taxi drivers and identify associated variables.

Methods

PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science databases were examined from inception to April 2024 following the PRISMA guidelines. Two authors independently selected original studies. We included observational studies published in English or Spanish or Portuguese, which assessed the mental health of taxi drivers. The Quality Assessment Tool for Observational Cohort and Cross-Sectional Studies of the National Heart

SUBMITTER: Marin-Berges M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11807019 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature