Profiles of Risky Driving Behaviors in Adolescent Drivers: A Cluster Analysis of a Representative Sample from Tuscany Region (Italy)

Lastrucci, Vieri; Innocenti, Francesco; Lorini, Chiara; Berti, Alice; Silvestri, Caterina; Lazzeretti, Marco; Voller, Fabio; Bonaccorsi, Guglielmo

doi:10.3390/ijerph18126362

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“…As for sex differences in the frequency of participation in RDBs, results of our study showed that males engage more frequently in DUI of alcohol or drugs. These findings probably indicate a possible tendency for male adolescents to be involved in reckless behaviors that are more socially and legally proscribed [28,32]. On the other hand, females reported listening to loud music and talking to passenger(s) more frequently than males, a finding that may suggest a more "normative" risky driver profile associated with female sex [28,32].…”

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“…The present study analyzes the data from the 2018 survey (carried out from February to May). Further details concerning the EDIT survey methodology has been described elsewhere [28].…”

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“…This study is based on data from the 2018 EDIT (Epidemiologia dei Determinanti dell'Infortunistica Stradale Toscana-Epidemiology of the determinants of traffic accidents in Tuscany Region) surveillance system and follows and complements a previous research which was aimed to identify profiles of RDBs in adolescents [28].…”

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The Prevalence of Several Risky Driving Behaviors and Associated Crash Risk in Adolescent: A Population-Based Study of Tuscany Region

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Int J Public Health

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Objectives: To evaluate the prevalence of numerous risky driving behaviors (RDBs) and the associated risk of road traffic accidents (RTA) in a population-based sample of adolescent drivers (14–19 years) of Tuscany, Italy.Methods: The frequency of participation -by age and sex- often RDBs were investigated: Multivariable analyses were performed to evaluate the association between RDBs and the risk of RTA and severe RTA.Results: 2,737 adolescents were included in the study. Talking to passenger(s), listening to loud music, speeding, and texting showed the highest weekly participation rates. For all the considered RDBs, the frequency of participation significantly increased with age. Males reported a significantly higher participation in speeding, DUI of alcohol or drugs; while females reported listening to loud music and talking to passenger(s) more frequently. All the considered RDBs were significantly associated with the risk of RTA and severe RTA.Conclusion: The prevalence of RDBs and the associated risk of RTA largely varied in adolescents. Findings provide evidence for tailoring prevention interventions and suggest the need to include common- but traditionally overlooked- RDBs in road safety campaigns.

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“…The present study analyzes the data from the 2018 survey (carried out from February to May). Further details concerning the EDIT survey methodology has been described elsewhere [28].…”

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The Prevalence of Several Risky Driving Behaviors and Associated Crash Risk in Adolescent: A Population-Based Study of Tuscany Region

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Lorini

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“…The EDIT surveillance adopts a stratified sampling method according to the administrative areas of the Tuscan Health System and the type of secondary school. Further details concerning the sampling methodology are described elsewhere [ 8 ]. In the last survey wave, a total of 6824 students participated, representing 3.55% of the population aged 14–19 in the Tuscany Region.…”

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“…Various factors are reported to influence the adolescent participation in HRBs; in particular, age and socioeconomic status are commonly reported among the main determinants of HRBs participation in adolescents [ 6 , 7 ]. Furthermore, HRB participation and wellbeing in adolescents seem to be highly patterned by sex, with males showing a higher level of participation in substance use and behaviors that may contribute to unintentional injuries and violence, and females showing a poorer level of physical activity and mental health [ 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 ].…”

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Trends in Adolescent Health Risk Behaviors and Wellbeing: A 10 Year Observation from the EDIT Surveillance of Tuscany Region, Italy

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Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the trends of prevalence of health risk behaviors (HRBs) and health conditions over a 10 year period (2008–2018) in a representative sample of adolescents of Tuscany Region, Italy. Methods: This was a repeated cross-sectional (four survey waves) study. The prevalence of 17 HRBs and health conditions were analyzed by age, sex, and socioeconomic status (SES). Results: A total of 21,943 students were surveyed. During the study period, decreases in smoking participation, cocaine use, driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, and problem gambling were observed, while alcohol abuse and at-risk sexual behaviors remained unchanged or increased. Males resulted more frequently involved in most of the HRBs, while females more frequently reported physical inactivity, regular smoking, and not using a condom. Female participation in smoking and alcohol abuse behaviors, fruit and vegetable consumption, and bullying worsened over the study period. Smoking, poor dietary habits, physical inactivity, high distress level, and obesity were more frequently observed in low-SES students than in high-SES students. Conclusions: The findings showed different tendencies in adolescent participation in HRBs over the last decade; concerning trends in at-risk sexual behaviors and alcohol consumption and females’ risk-taking behavior on the rise require careful monitoring.

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A qualitative study of perception related to risky driving behavior in Debre Markos City, North West Ethiopia, 2021

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Background About 1.35 million deaths and around 50 million injuries are attributed to road traffic crashes every year in the world. In Ethiopia, road traffic crashes contributed to a fatality rate of 37 per 100,000 populations per year, and 83% of traffic crashes were attributed to risky driving behavior. This study aimed to explore perceptions related to risky driving behavior among public transport vehicle drivers in Debre Markos City, North West Ethiopia, in 2021. Methods A generic qualitative study was conducted from August 05– September 15, 2021. A total of 17 participants (10 drivers, 4 drivers’ training school instructors, and 3 traffic police officers) were selected by a purposive heterogeneous sampling technique. An open-ended interview guide was used during the interview, and all interviews were audio recorded. Data collected in the local language was transcribed verbatim and translated into English. The ATLAS-TI version 7.5 software was used to code the data, and finally, thematic analysis was done. Result Four themes were identified. The first theme was “transport safety rule and enforcement problem,” which includes gaps in the transport safety rule itself and gaps in the implementation of the rule. The second theme was “Drivers’ training curriculum and application gaps,” which focuses on gaps in the training curriculum and its application during recruitment, training, and examination of trainees. The third theme was “technical and financial problems”. This theme includes problems related to the vehicles’ technical issues and the appropriateness of transport tariffs. The final theme was “passenger and vehicle owners’ related problems”. This theme is about the influence of passengers’ and vehicle owners’ practices on drivers’ risky driving behavior. Conclusion Revising transport safety rules and strictly following the implementation of the drivers’ training curriculum and transport safety rules should be given due attention. In addition, behavior change communications tailored to drivers and vehicle owners could be beneficial in reducing risky driving behaviors.

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Profiles of Risky Driving Behaviors in Adolescent Drivers: A Cluster Analysis of a Representative Sample from Tuscany Region (Italy)

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References 26 publications

The Prevalence of Several Risky Driving Behaviors and Associated Crash Risk in Adolescent: A Population-Based Study of Tuscany Region

The Prevalence of Several Risky Driving Behaviors and Associated Crash Risk in Adolescent: A Population-Based Study of Tuscany Region

Trends in Adolescent Health Risk Behaviors and Wellbeing: A 10 Year Observation from the EDIT Surveillance of Tuscany Region, Italy

A qualitative study of perception related to risky driving behavior in Debre Markos City, North West Ethiopia, 2021

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