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A Multi-Level Approach to Health Promotion for Long-Haul Truck Drivers.

Catherine Baxter¹, Carla D'Andreamatteo², Neil Cooke³

¹Faculty of Health Studies, Brandon University, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada.

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|June 26, 2026

Summary

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Long-Haul Truck Drivers face chronic conditions. Creating a healthy work environment requires addressing both individual and environmental factors for better health outcomes.

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Multidisciplinary Approach to Obesity Management: A Case Report

Multidisciplinary Approach to Obesity Management: A Case Report

Published on: May 30, 2025

Area of Science:

Occupational Health
Environmental Health
Health Promotion

Background:

Long-Haul Truck Drivers (LHTDs) are a high-risk group for chronic conditions.
Current health programs often overlook environmental influences on LHTD health.
A social-ecological approach is needed to understand LHTD health comprehensively.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the impact of the mobile work environment on LHTD health and behaviors.
To identify individual, occupational, and policy factors affecting LHTD health on the Canadian Prairies.

Main Methods:

Mixed-methods study utilizing semi-structured interviews (n=13).
Diet and activity logs were collected from participants.
A mobile work environment assessment was conducted along the Trans-Canada Highway.

Main Results:

Identified individual, occupational, and policy-level influences on LHTD health practices.
Highlighted the significance of the mobile work environment in shaping health behaviors.
Revealed the need for integrated strategies addressing multiple determinants of health.

Conclusions:

Effective health promotion for LHTDs requires considering both individual and environmental factors.
Policy changes are crucial for creating a healthier work environment for LHTDs.
Inter-sectoral collaboration is essential for advocating policy changes and improving LHTD health.