Introduction:

Stress is a multifactorial public health issue that affects various levels: individual, family, community, and social

Material and Methods:

A quantitative analytical study was conducted among bus drivers in the Greater Metropolitan Area of Costa Rica. In the pilot test, the ILO-WHO Occupational Stress Scale was used to assess stress; however, due to issues with understanding the items, during data collection, participants’ self-perception of stress (low or high, for analysis purposes) was consulted from a subjective standpoint.

Results:

The prevalence of self-reported high stress was 24.8%, associated with fare collection, having rest time between shifts, and a previously defined meal schedule. Meanwhile, having an adequate seat during driving was considered a protective factor.

Conclusions:

The stress experienced by bus drivers is mediated by social and labor determinants, which can be prevented within their work environments, supported by public policies that ensure well-being and health for this population.

        · resumo em Espanhol     · texto em Espanhol     · Espanhol ( pdf )