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Citation

Martin J, Kauer SD, Sanci L. Aust. Fam. Physician 2016; 45(9): 666-672.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

27606371

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Young people have a large burden of death and disease from risky road behaviours. Guidelines recommend injury prevention and harm minimisation counselling; however, little is known about road risks in youth attending primary care.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to examine the type of road risks and associated behaviours in young people attending general practice.

METHODS: A cross-sectional analysis was undertaken on health risk survey data from a sample of 901 patients, aged 14-24 years, attending 40 Victorian general practices in a stratified cluster randomised trial.

RESULTS: Frequently occurring road risks included travelling with people under the influence of alcohol or drugs (55%), speeding (43%) and mobile phone use (40%). These behaviours were strongly associated with other health risks, including use of tobacco, alcohol and illicit drugs, and unprotected sex.

DISCUSSION: High proportions of youth attending general practice engage in road risks, making this a potential setting to discuss road risks along with broader health risk prevention activities.


Language: en

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