Abstract
This study evaluated the work capacity of motorcycle taxi drivers and its association with sociodemographic and work and quality of life factors. This is a cross-sectional study realized with 392 motorcycle taxi drivers that used a form containing demographic and labor data, Work Capacity Index, the WHOQOL-bref. We employed a descriptive and inferential analysis. The moderate/good prevalence work capacity was 51%. Motorcycle taxi drivers aged 40 years and over recorded a 31% increase in low work capacity (PR: 1.31; 95% CI: 1.07; 1.61) compared to younger workers. Motorcycle taxi drivers aged 21-29 and 30-39 years evidenced a higher median for absenteeism (p = 0.023) and self-prognosis regarding future work capacity (p < 0.001). A greater proportion of diseases diagnosed among those with five or more years of service (p = 0.003) and of self-prognosis in those with five years or less of service (p < 0.001) was observed. Motorcycle taxi drivers with moderate/good capacity showed better perception of quality of life in the physical realm (p < 0.001). Work capacity of motorcycle taxi drivers was associated with higher exposure to noxious factors that affect their quality of life and work force. Priority public policies and educational actions are required to minimize this exposure.
Highlights
Resumo Objetivou-se avaliar a capacidade para o trabalho de mototaxistas e sua associação com fatores sociodemográficos, laborais e qualidade de vida
This study evaluated the work capacity of motorcycle taxi drivers and its association with sociodemographic and work and quality of life factors
This is a cross-sectional study realized with 392 motorcycle taxi drivers that used a form containing demographic and labor data, Work Capacity Index, the WHOQOL-bref
Summary
Na análise bivariada não foi identificada associação estatisticamente significante entre capacidade baixa para o trabalho e situação conjugal, escolaridade, raça/cor autodeclarada, renda mensal, tempo de trabalho como mototaxista, número de dias trabalhados por semana e número de turnos de trabalho por dia. Embora não se tenha constatado associação estatisticamente significante entre a capacidade baixa para o trabalho e situação conjugal, raça/cor negra e horas de trabalho por dia, mototaxistas casados apresentaram direção de aumento da capacidade baixa para o trabalho (RP: 0,86, IC 95%: 0,70; 1,04), assim como negros RP: 1,17, IC 95%: 0,93; 1,48) e aqueles que trabalhavam oito horas ou mais por dia (RP: 1,07, IC 95%: 0,80; 1,43) (Tabela 2). Distribuição da capacidade baixa para o trabalho de acordo com características sociodemográficas e laborais dos mototaxistas
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