Estilos de conducción y salud mental en conductores motorizados del sector oeste de la provincia de Santa Elena durante el año 2025-2026

Abstract

Abstract: This research evaluated the driving styles and mental health of 37 professional motorcycle drivers in the western sector of the Santa Elena province during the period 2025 2026. Using a quantitative, descriptive, and cross-sectional approach, the MSDI (Motorcycle Drivers' Driving Styles), GHQ-28 (Motorcycle Drivers' Mental Health), and AUDIT (Motorcycle Drivers' Alcohol Consumption Pattern) instruments were used to measure study variables. The results showed that adaptive driving styles were prevalent, with a prorated mean (Mp) of 3.69, the cautious style being the most frequent (Mp = 3.83). However, maladaptive driving styles were also identified, with a mean of 1.90, where the reckless style registered the highest value at a mean of 2.00. Regarding mental health, the sample presented an overall score of 17.33, falling below the cutoff point for psychiatric morbidity. However, anxiety and insomnia were identified as present in the sample, with a mean of 5.03, followed by social dysfunction with a mean of 4.89 and somatic symptoms with a mean of 4.38. Regarding alcohol consumption patterns, 81.1% were classified as low risk, with 2.7% showing probable dependence. By integrating the findings from the three objectives of this research, the data demonstrate a multidimensional profile of drivers in the western sector of the province of Santa Elena.