Evaluation of Socio-demographic Profile, Working Condition and Health of E-rickshaw Drivers in Udaipur City

Background: Work hazards have been a critical concern in the driving industry, particularly in E-rikshaw drivers.This study focuses on several health issues that E-rikshaw drivers encounter due to their occupation.Methods: This community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Udaipur city, Rajasthan, among 130 E-Rikshaw drivers from 1 st January to 1 st April 2023.Collected data entered in an Excel sheet and Epi-Info software was used to analyze the data. Results:The maximum number of E-rikshaw drivers in the present study was 38-47 years (41.33%), and all were males (100%).Most E-rikshaw drivers' educational qualifications were up to high school (23%).The majority of E-rikshaw driver's work experience and working hours were 5-10 years' experience (28%) and worked for >10 hours per day (38%), and the most common (54%) addiction among them was smoking.In the present study, the most common morbidity among participants was found to be Gastro-intestinal problems (n=78); 34 were overweight, and 9 had central obesity.Prevalence of hypertension was 30 (23%), while 48 were pre-hypertensive.Whereas eye checkups revealed most of the subjects 108(83.07%),had no visual impairment. Conclusion:The present study revealed that most E-rikshaw drivers were adult males and most were in driving occupation for 5-10 years and worked for >10 hours per day.Alcohol consumption was more prevalent and gastro-intestinal problems were prevalent health issues faced, whereas one-third of the population had obesity and hypertension.