Abstract
Motorcycle taxi drivers are workers who use motorcycle to carry passengers. Objectives: to identify the sociodemographic profile and evaluate the physical and mental quality of life of motorcycle taxi drivers. Methods: Cross-sectional study, held in Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul-Brazil, from May to July 2015 with 301 participants. To calculate the sample size, the margin of error was 5%, confidence level, 95%; and the drivers were randomly selected. For data collection, two instruments were used: the demographic questionnaire and the SF-36 Health Status Questionnaire. Results: Among the 301 respondents, predominance fell on males (98.7%, n = 297), married or in a stable relationship (63.5%, n = 191), with completed high school education (44.9%, n = 135). More than half felt discomfort while working (52.8%, n = 159). Of those with diagnosed disease the predominant type of disease was hypertension (55.5%, n = 30). When male and female were compared, men had lower average in the mental health aspect (63.39 ± 13.22); and women, in the emotional aspect (41.66 ± 31.91). There were significant differences in the scores of physical functioning (p = 0.002), bodily pain (0.043) and general health perceptions (p = 0.003) of the drivers reporting disease, compared to those who did not reported it. Conclusion: The studied motorcycle taxi drivers are mostly male, married, with high school education. Regarding quality of life, men had lower perception in the general mental health aspect whereas women showed lower perception in the emotional aspects. The individuals with disease had lower perceived quality of life in the physical functioning, bodily pain and general health concepts.
Highlights
Motorcycle taxi drivers are professionals who drive taxi motorcycles as a way of living
It can be seen that this means of transportation has become relevant in providing service to the Bra-How to cite this paper: de Carvalho Félix, A., Pinto, A.M.A.C. and de Souza, A.S. (2016) Evaluation of Physical and Mental Quality of Life of Motorcycle Taxi Drivers
Interviews were conducted with 332 motorcycle taxi drivers, but 31 (9.6%) were excluded because of inadequate filling of the instruments, resulting in a final sample of 301 respondents
Summary
Motorcycle taxi drivers are professionals who drive taxi motorcycles as a way of living. This means of urban people transportation is [1] used in Brazil, but in countries around the world for being agile and inexpensive [2]. The drivers are professionals who play an important role in providing service to society, they are faced with many occupational hazards in the workplace. Working factors can cause injury, disease or disability, or compromise the welfare of the worker and the community. Among these risks, several aspects can be listed: chemical, physical, biological, ergonomic, psychological, social, security and environmental factors [3]
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