Korean J Occup Health Nurs.  2019 Feb;28(1):44-52. 10.5807/kjohn.2019.28.1.44.

Factors affecting the Health Problems of Concrete Mixer Truck Driver

• Kim MJ
• Choi E

• KMID: 2441116
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5807/kjohn.2019.28.1.44

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study aimed to identify the level of health problems and the factors that affect health problems for concrete mixer truck divers.
METHODS
The questionnaires were administered to 111 drivers in 6 Remicon workplaces located in D city and 7 Remicon workplaces located in K city from September 10 to 28, 2018. A total of 111 questionnaires were collected and 106 were used, excluding 5 incomplete ones. Data were analyzed with frequency, percentage, χ2 test, multiple logistic regression analysis by SPSS/WIN 23.0.
RESULTS
The factors affecting subjective health were eating habits, sleeping hours and drinking conditions. The factors that affected chronic diseases were age, eating habits, sleep hours, and drinking conditions. The factors influencing musculoskeletal complaints were work experience, eating habits, and sleep hours.
CONCLUSION
The major influencing factors of health problems were eating habits, sleeping hours. This study suggests that it is necessary to run a systematic health care program for the desirable health behaviors in the communities and industrial fields.

Keyword

Subjective health; Chronic disease; Musculoskeletal disease; Health behavior; Concrete mixer truck driver

MeSH Terms

Chronic Disease
Delivery of Health Care
Diagnostic Self Evaluation
Drinking
Eating
Health Behavior
Health Status
Logistic Models
Motor Vehicles*
Musculoskeletal Diseases