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Psychoactive drug consumption among truck-drivers: a systematic review of the literature with meta-analysis and meta-regressions

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Dini, Guglielmo, Bragazzi, Nicola Luigi, Montecucco, Alfredo, Rahmani, Alborz, Durando, Paolo·2019·Department of Health Science - University of Genoa
DOI 10.15167/2421-4248/jpmh2019.60.2.1245PMC PMC6614564
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Few studies have assessed the entity of psychoactive drug consumption in the occupational setting. The trucking sector, in particular, is an important cause for concern, since psychoactive substance use has a relevant impact on the drivers’ health and safety, increasing the risk of injuries and traffic accidents, potentially affecting the general public health as well. A systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis was performed in order to provide Occupational Health professionals and policy makers with an updated epidemiological perspective regarding this important issue. The results showed a prevalence of overall drug consumption of 27.6% [95%CI 17.8-40.1], particularly high considering illicit CNS-stimulants (amphetamine consumption of 21.3% [95%CI 15.7-28.1], cocaine consumption of 2.2% [95%CI 1.2-4.1]). It appears that truck drivers choose stimulant substances as a form of performance enhancing drug, in order to increase productivity. However, chronic and high dose consumption has been shown to decrease driving skills, placing these professional drivers at risk for health and road safety. Further research is required, particularly in Europe, in order to fill the knowledge gap and improve the strength of evidence.

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Authors
Dini, G., Bragazzi, N. L., Montecucco, A., Rahmani, A., & Durando, P.
Affiliations
University of Genoa (IT)
ORCID
Venue
Department of Health Science - University of Genoa
Publisher
Department of Health Science - University of Genoa
Published
2019-06-28
Volume
60
Issue
2
Pages
E124-E139
ISSN
1121-2233 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.15167/2421-4248/jpmh2019.60.2.1245
PMC
PMC6614564
OpenAlex
W2954241791
Cited by
28
References
1
Citations by year
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FWCI
0.51
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Journal of preventive medicine and hygiene (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • CINECA IRIS Institutial Research Information System (University of Genoa) (submittedVersion, other-oa)
  • Università degli Studi di Genova
  • PubMed
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
  • Life Sciences › Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics › Toxicology › Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Doping in Sports
Keywords
drug use, truck drivers, cocaine use, psychostimulants, performance-enhancing drugs, road safety, traffic accidents, drug use prevalence, driving skills
MeSH terms
Automobile Driving, Humans, Occupational Diseases, Psychotropic Drugs, Substance-Related Disorders, Amphetamine-Related Disorders, Cocaine-Related Disorders

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