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Citation

De Boni R, Diemen LV, Duarte PCAV, Bumaguin DB, Hilgert JB, Bozzetti MC, Sordi A, Pechansky F. Rev. Bras. Psiquiatr. 2012; 34(3): 306-313.

Affiliation

Center for Drug and Alcohol Research, Hospital das ClĂ­nicas de Porto Alegre, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Associacao Brasileira de Psiquiatria)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

23429776

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate regional differences and similarities associated with drinking and driving (DUI) in the five Brazilian macro-regions. METHOD: A roadside survey was conducted in the 27 Brazilian state capitals. A total of 3,398 drivers were randomly selected and given a structured interview and a breathalyzer test. To determine the predictors of positive blood alcohol concentration (BAC) in each region, a MANOVA was performed, and 3 groups were used as follows: 1) North and Northeast, 2) South and Midwest, and 3) Southeast. A Poisson robust regression model was performed to assess the variables associated with positive BAC in each group. RESULTS: Of all surveyed drivers, 2,410 had consumed alcohol in the previous 12 months. Most were male, with a median age of 36. Leisure as the reason for travel was associated with positive BAC in all 3 groups. Low schooling, being older than 30, driving cars or motorcycles and having been given a breathalyzer test at least once in their lives predicted DUI in at least two different groups. CONCLUSIONS: Factors , especially low schooling and leisure as a reason for travel, associated with drinking and driving were similar among regions, although certain region-specific features were observed. This information is important for aiming to reduce DUI in the country.


Language: en

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