Estilos de conducción y salud mental en los conductores motorizados de la ciudad de Cuenca, provincia del Azuay, durante el año 2025

Abstract

Abstract: This research addresses the critical relationship between psychological health and road safety in the city of Cuenca. The General Objective was to analyze the influence of driving styles, mental health and alcohol consumption on motorized drivers of private companies. A quantitative, descriptive and cross-sectional methodology was used, applying the MDSI Driving Styles Inventory, the GHQ-28 General Health Questionnaire and the AUDIT Test. The main results showed a high prevalence of Anxiety and Insomnia (M= 4.77), which was correlated with the frequency of the Distracted (M= 11.82) and Reckless styles, despite a dominance of the Cautious style. Similarly, 10.2% of the sample was identified as having risky alcohol consumption. It concludes that the main factor of vulnerability is the psychological exhaustion of workers, which affects their ability to concentrate. These findings justify the implementation of well-being programs and follow-up focused on mental health to reduce operational risk and guarantee road safety for workers.