Factors Associated with Fatigued Driving among Australian Truck Drivers: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fatigued driving is one of the leading factors contributing to road crashes in the trucking industry. The nature of trucking, prolonged working time, and irregular sleep patterns can negatively impact drivers' health and wellbeing. However, there is limited research in Australia investigating the impact of demographic, occupational, or lifestyle factors on fatigue among truck drivers.

Objective

This cross-sectional study examines the role of demographic, occupational, lifestyle, and other health risk factors associated with fatigue among Australian truck drivers.

Method

This study was part of a larger study that used a short online survey with a follow-up telephone survey to capture in-depth information on a wide range of determinants related to truck drive

SUBMITTER: Ren X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9916394 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature