Objective: To estimate the prevalence of factors associated with drinking and driving in Northeastern Brazil.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted with participants from the 2019 National Health Survey, aged ≥ 18 years; the analysis of the association between sociodemographic variables and the outcome, stratified by sex, was performed using Poisson regression.
Results: The prevalence of drinking and driving was 21.0% ( 95%CI 19.9;23.2), with 24.6% ( 95%CI 22.7;26.5), in males and 10.1 % ( 95%CI 7.9;12.7), in females (p-value < 0.001); among men, younger age groups (PR = 1.70 - 95%CI 1.29;2.24), higher household income (PR = 1.74 - 95%CI 1.33;2.28), rural residence (PR = 1.48 - 95%CI 1.26;1.74) and motorcycle riding (PR = 1.29 - 95%CI 1.05;1.58) were associated with the event, while no association was observed among women.
Conclusion: Prevalence of drinking and driving was high in the Northeast region, especially among the male population; preventive measures targeting this group and intensified enforcement are necessary.
Main results: The prevalence of drinking and driving was high, significantly greater in males when compared to females; positive associations between sociodemographic variables and the event were observed only in the male population.
Implications for services: Intersectoral actions, involving health services and regulatory bodies, are essential to reduce the habit of drinking and driving, especially among males, in addition to promoting a safer road environment in the Northeast region.
Perspectives: It is necessary to strengthen enforcement measures for alcohol consumption and driving, especially in rural areas and among motorcycle riders, in addition to implementing traffic education programs and awareness campaigns.
Objetivo: Estimar la prevalencia y analizar factores asociados al consumo de alcohol y conducir en el Nordeste de Brasil.
Métodos: Estudio transversal con participantes de la Encuesta Nacional de Salud 2019, ≥ 18 años; se analizó la asociación entre variables sociodemográficas y el resultado, estratificadas por sexo, mediante regresión de Poisson.
Resultados: La prevalencia de beber y conducir fue del 21,0% (IC95% 19,9;23,2), 24,6% (IC95% 22,7;26,5) en hombres y 10,1% (IC95% 7,9;12,7) en mujeres (p-valor < 0,001); en hombres, franja etaria más joven (RP = 1,70 – IC95%1,29;2,24), mayor ingreso familiar (RP = 1,74 –IC95% 1,33;2,28), en áreas rurales (RP = 1,48 – IC95% 1,26;1,74) y conducir motocicleta (RP = 1,29 – IC95% 1,05;1,58) se asociaron al evento; en las mujeres no se observaron asociaciones.
Conclusión: La prevalencia de beber y conducir fue alta en el Nordeste específicamente entre hombres. Son necesarias medidas preventivas para esta población e intensificación de la supervisión.