TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2022//
TI  - Factors associated with driving status among Brazilian older adults
JO  - Journal of applied gerontology
A1  - Hauser, Eduardo
A1  - Borgatto, Adriano F.
A1  - Meneghini, Vandrize
A1  - Barbosa, Aline R.
SP  - ePub
EP  - ePub
VL  - ePub
IS  - ePub
N2  - This study analyzed the factors associated with driving status among older adults in Brazil. The sample consisted of 15,221 older adults (≥65 years) residing in Brazilian capitals in 2018. The following question established the participants' driving status: "Do you drive a car, motorcycle, and/or another vehicle?" Sociodemographic, health conditions, and health-related behaviors were derived through standard procedures. Poisson regression analysis was performed to estimate prevalence ratios and 95% confidence interval. The prevalence of drivers was 28.83%. We found that being physically active during leisure time and higher daily recreational screen time (>3 h/day) were associated with driving status. Self-perceived negative health and being physically active by commuting showed an inverse association with driving status. The high prevalence of older drivers and the characteristics associated with driving reinforces the importance of public policy strategies for these individuals.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0733-4648
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/07334648221106764
ID  - ref1
ER  -