Estilos de conducción y salud mental en los conductores motorizados del sector Carcelén de la ciudad de Quito durante el año 2025

Abstract

Abstract: This investigation aimed to evaluate driving styles, mental health, and alcohol use among 31 motorized drivers in Carcelen, Quito, in 2025. The study used a quantitative, non-experimental, and cross-sectional design. To collect data, three tools were used: the Multidimensional Driving Style Inventory (MDSI), the Goldberg General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28), and the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT). The results showed that safe driving styles were the most common, and the cautious style had the highest score. However, the anxious style was the most common among risky drivers. For mental health, social dysfunction had the highest score, followed by anxiety, insomnia, and body symptoms, while depression had the lowest score. Finally, most drivers were in the abstinence or low-risk alcohol category, but some showed risky drinking and possible alcohol dependence. These results describe the general profile of this group.