Estilos de conducción y salud mental en conductores motorizados en la cuidad de Quito provincia de Pichincha durante el 2025

Abstract

Abstract: This study aimed to analyze driving styles, mental health, and alcohol consumption among motorized drivers in the northern sector of Quito during 2025. A quantitative approach with a descriptive, non-experimental, cross-sectional design was adopted. Data were collected using three validated instruments: the MDSI, the GHQ-28, and the AUDIT, administered to a sample of 54 drivers. The study identified driving patterns, with the adaptive style predominating (M = 45.70), particularly the cautious substyle (M = 30.80), indicating prudence and prevention-oriented behaviors in most participants. Regarding mental health, the results show that the dimension with the highest score was social dysfunction (M = 4.26), followed by somatic symptoms (M = 2.69) and anxiety/insomnia (M = 2.02), while depression had a lower mean score (M = 0.52). These findings indicate the presence of manifestations primarily related to difficulties in social functioning. Regarding alcohol consumption, 88.9% of the evaluated population falls into the abstinence or low-risk category, while 11.1% exhibits risky consumption. These results provide relevant information for understanding road behavior in urban contexts and highlight the importance of strengthening preventive actions focused on the safety and well-being of drivers.