TITLE:
Epidemiological Study of Cardiovascular Risk Factors among Freight Truck Drivers in Côte d’Ivoire in 2023
AUTHORS:
Aka Irel Narcisse Arnaud, Guiegui-Kouamé Chimene Pulcherie, Bremi Amoussan Amos Privat, Esmel Gori Pikini Pierre, Aholia Cyriaque Valencia, Kilanko Grace Esther, Kouassi Mathias Yao
KEYWORDS:
Cardiovascular Diseases, Risk Factors, Truck Drivers, Côte d’Ivoire
JOURNAL NAME:
Occupational Diseases and Environmental Medicine,
Vol.13 No.4,
November
21,
2025
ABSTRACT: Introduction: Cardiovascular risk factors (CVRF) are commonly found and/or promoted by working conditions in certain occupational fields. The aim of the study was to determine the frequencies of cardiovascular risk factors and associated factors among freight truck drivers in Côte d’Ivoire. Methods: We conducted a 3-month cross-sectional analytical study of CVRFs among freight truck drivers in a merchandise transport company. Data were collected using two questionnaires that provided information on socio-professional characteristics, CVRF and stress. Global cardiovascular risk (GCVR) was assessed using the pooled cohort equation algorithm. Bivariate analysis was performed using the chi-square test. A multivariate analysis was then carried out by logistic regression with a significance threshold of 5%. Results: A total of 102 out of 120 truck drivers were included. They were all male (100%) with an average age of 39.2 years. The average daily working time was 10.5 hours. The most common cardiovascular risk factors were dyslipidemia (63.7%), sedentary (57.8%), obesity and overweight (40.2%) and arterial hypertension (21.6%). High GCVR was significantly associated with shiftwork (OR = 3.1; CI 95% = 1.04 - 9.12; p = 0.03) and age ≥ 40 years (OR = 14.8; CI 95% = 4.0 - 4.4; p = 0.001). Conclusion: A policy of screening and management of CVRF must be adopted in the workplace.