Estilos de conducción y salud mental en conductores motorizados en Yaruqui durante el año 2025

Abstract

Abstract: The objective of this research was to describe the driving styles, mental health status, and alcohol consumption patterns of professional public transport drivers in the northeastern sector of Quito, Pichincha province, during the 2025 2026 period. A quantitative approach was employed, utilizing a non-experimental, cross-sectional, and descriptive research design. The sample consisted of 31 drivers holding professional licenses of types C, D, and E. Data collection was conducted using the Multidimensional Driving Style Inventory (MDSI), Goldberg s General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28), and the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT). The results indicated higher scores for adaptive driving styles, specifically in the dimensions of stress reduction (M = 3.98) and cautious driving (M = 3.37). Regarding mental health, the highest scores were observed for somatic symptoms (M = 5.26) as well as anxiety and insomnia (M = 5.13). In terms of alcohol consumption, 61.3% of the participants fell into the category of abstinence or low risk. It is concluded that, within the studied sample, adaptive driving styles and low-risk alcohol consumption were predominant, while somatic symptoms and symptoms of anxiety and insomnia yielded the highest scores.