Life, work and health conditions of cargo transportation drivers ; Condições de vida, trabalho e saúde de motoristas de transporte de cargas

Objective: to identify cardiovascular risks, sociodemographic and health profile of cargo drivers. Method: quantitative, epidemiological, descriptive study carried out with cargo drivers: 185 professionals were interviewed using a semi-structured instrument, in addition to the Fagerström Test and the Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT). The analysis was based on descriptive statistics. Results: mean age of 42 years, 184 (99.46%) men, 125 (67.57%) married, 122 (65.95%) with one to three children, 114 (61.62%) (17.84%) were hypertensive, 18 (9.73%) were diabetic, 38 (20.54%) were dyslipidemic, only 13 (7.03%) were physically active, 43 (23.24%) were smokers, 51 27.57%) made use of alcoholic beverages, 26 (14.1%) considered to be drinkers at risk. The mean values were: 100.57 cm waist circumference; BMI 28.05; PAS 126.43 mmHg; PAD 84.11mmHg. Conclusion: the data suggest the need for health education activities aimed at the health of cargo drivers. Descriptors: Occupational Health; Nursing; Working Conditions.RESUMOObjetivo: identificar os riscos cardiovasculares, perfil sociodemográfico e de saúde de motoristas de cargas. Método: estudo quantitativo, epidemiológico, descritivo, realizado com motoristas de carga: entrevistaram-se 185 profissionais utilizando um instrumento semiestruturado, além do Teste de Fagerström e do Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT). A análise foi a partir da estatística descritiva. Resultados: média de 42 anos, 184 (99,46%) homens, 125 (67,57%) casados, 122 (65,95%) com um a três filhos, 114 (61,62%) com ensino fundamental, 33 (17,84%) hipertensos, 18 (9,73%) diabéticos, 38 (20,54%) dislipidêmicos, somente 13 (7,03%) praticam atividades físicas, 43 (23,24%) são tabagistas, 51 (27,57%) faziam uso de bebidas alcoólicas, sendo 26 (14,1%) considerados bebedores de risco. Constataram-se as médias: 100,57 cm circunferência abdominal; IMC 28,05; PAS 126,43 mmHg; PAD 84,11mmHg. Conclusão: os dados sugerem a necessidade de atividades de educação em saúde voltadas à ...