Plenary Schedule
Plenaries usually run from 11:00 a.m. to noon and are held at: Institute for Work & Health, 481 University Avenue, Suite 800, Toronto (Directions). To confirm your attendance, please RSVP to Albana Canga (acanga@iwh.on.ca or 416-927-2027 ext. 2160). Other events associated with IWH may be listed under Workshops or Upcoming Events.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Beatrice McDonough and Michelle Howard,
McMaster University, Department of Family Medicine
Transportation workers are more susceptible to chronic disease as a result of higher prevalence of selected risk factors, working conditions and certain lifestyle choices. Researchers conducted focus groups with drivers and trucking-firm managers to inform the development of health and wellness surveys administered to drivers in 13 transport companies in 2011. This plenary describes results of the focus groups and surveys, and outlines ongoing initiatives and collaborative directions that have come about from stakeholder strategic planning meetings. This research was jointly undertaken by McMaster University and the City of Hamilton’s Public Health Services.
