2026-04-14T16:15:38Zhttps://uvadoc.uva.es/oai/requestoai:uvadoc.uva.es:10324/163412021-06-23T09:49:59Zcom_10324_1133com_10324_931com_10324_894col_10324_1209
Tomás Dols, Sofía
Álvarez González, Francisco Javier
Llorens Aleixandre, Noelia
Vidal Infer, Antonio
Torrijo Rodrigo, María José
Valderrama Zurián, Juan Carlos
2016-03-01T09:35:26Z
2016-03-01T09:35:26Z
2010
Accident Analysis & Prevention, 2010, vol. 42, n. 6. p. 2024-2029
0001-4575
http://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/16341
10.1016/j.aap.2010.06.013
2024
6
2029
Accident Analysis & Prevention
42
Background: Driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs has been identified as a risk factor for road
traffic crashes. We have assessed the prevalence and predictor factors for driving after alcohol and drug
use by adolescents.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey involving 11,239 students aged 14–18 years from 252 private and
public schools in the Valencia region of Spain was conducted. The prevalence and predictors of driving
after alcohol use, alcohol and drug use, or drug use during the previous 6 months were measured.
Results: Of the students who reported driving (20%), 45.1% indicated driving after alcohol and drug use.
The consumption of various drugs was higher among students who drove a vehicle compared with those
whodid not. The likelihood of driving after consuming alcohol, or alcohol and drugs, increased in line with
the number of standard drink units per week, reports of any lifetime alcohol- or drug-related problems,
and poor family relationship. In addition, masculine gender and early alcohol use increased the likelihood
of driving after consuming alcohol.
Conclusions: Driving after alcohol and drug use is quite prevalent among adolescents in the Valencia
region of Spain. There is a need for implementation of targeted policies for adolescents. This should focus
on education and information on alcohol/drug use and driving.
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Automóviles - Conducción - Drogas
Automóviles - Conducción en estado de embriaguez
Predictors of driving after alcohol and drug use among adolescents in Valencia (Spain).
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