Work-Related Stress and Substance Use as Risk Factors for Chronic Disease Among Three-Wheel Drivers in Galle, Sri Lanka: A Qualitative Study

Work-Related Stress and Substance Use as Risk Factors for Chronic Disease Among Three-Wheel Drivers in Galle, Sri Lanka: A Qualitative Study

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Background: Motor three-wheel drivers provide an important means of transportation in Sri Lanka, comprising 15% of motorized road vehicles. Although three-wheel driving is a widespread occupation for Sri Lankan men, little is known about their general health or risk factors. Objectives: This paper i...

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Main Authors:	JM Kirkorowicz, P Sapukotana, PV De Silva, M Noda, JS de Oliveira, T Østbye
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Occupational Health and Safety Society of Nepal 2014-02-01
Series:	International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health
Subjects:	qualitative research global health non-communicable disease social determinants of health
Online Access:	https://ijoshnepal.com/file/95/download

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