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T1 Predictors of driving after alcohol and drug use among adolescents in Valencia (Spain).
A1 Tomás Dols, Sofía
A1 Álvarez González, Francisco Javier
A1 Llorens Aleixandre, Noelia
A1 Vidal Infer, Antonio
A1 Torrijo Rodrigo, María José
A1 Valderrama Zurián, Juan Carlos
K1 Automóviles - Conducción - Drogas
K1 Automóviles - Conducción en estado de embriaguez
AB Background: Driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs has been identified as a risk factor for roadtraffic crashes. We have assessed the prevalence and predictor factors for driving after alcohol and druguse by adolescents.Methods: A cross-sectional survey involving 11,239 students aged 14–18 years from 252 private andpublic schools in the Valencia region of Spain was conducted. The prevalence and predictors of drivingafter 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 thosewhodid not. The likelihood of driving after consuming alcohol, or alcohol and drugs, increased in line withthe 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 likelihoodof driving after consuming alcohol.Conclusions: Driving after alcohol and drug use is quite prevalent among adolescents in the Valenciaregion of Spain. There is a need for implementation of targeted policies for adolescents. This should focuson education and information on alcohol/drug use and driving.
PB Elsevier
SN 0001-4575
YR 2010
FD 2010
LK http://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/16341
UL http://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/16341
LA eng
NO Accident Analysis & Prevention, 2010, vol. 42, n. 6. p. 2024-2029
NO Producción Científica
DS UVaDOC
RD 22-nov-2024